The Return to Your Roots Initiative (RYR) is a community-driven project focused on reclaiming food sovereignty, empowering local communities, and revitalizing traditional agricultural practices. The mission is to provide fresh, healthy, and culturally significant foods while fostering environmental stewardship and supporting local farmers. Through regenerative agriculture and educational programs, RYR aims to strengthen food systems, promote sustainability, and preserve Indigenous, Black, and traditional farming knowledge.

April 12, 2025 marked the start of community coming together to learn how to grow, sustain, and feed neighbors with the help of local farmers, stakeholders, and community members. The event was a hands-on opportunity to work side by side with others to build a stronger, more sustainable food system.

• Workshops on regenerative farming, nutrition, and sustainability
• Cultural Celebrations featuring Indigenous and traditional agricultural wisdom shared through ceremonies and storytelling
• Hands-on activities learning skills in seed-saving, permaculture, and sustainable farming

Partners include ACHD, Green Level Parks and Rec, Yesa Farm - Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Foxwood Farms, Roots and Wings of Alamance County, other local community partners and local farmers