Nuestras Raíces is a grass-roots organization that promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke, Massachusetts through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment.

Check out photos of the 15th annual Festival de la Cosecha, 27 de Septiembre, en la Finca!  Rainy but still a success!  Thanks to the dozens of volunteers! Galleries

 

Our projects include: Community Gardens, Youth Leadership, Economic Development, A Women's Leadership Group, Environmental Justice Organizing, and the Tierra de Oportunidades Farm

Sister Barbara, Sister Mary Zeno, Angel and Yashira Tour the Farm
Sister Barbara, Sister Mary Zeno, Angel and Yashira Tour the Farm
Centro Agricola
Farm Festival 2006
La Finquita
Festival de la Cosecha
diferencia
Victoria and Horse
Casita la Finca 2008
work crew
I love Salsa 2007

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Clean Energy Connections

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Festival de la Cosecha 2008

Submitted September 29th, 2008

paso finopaso finoDespite grey skies, the 15th annual Festival de la Cosecha/Harvest Festival was a beautiful event with a surprisingly large turnout!  Over 1000 people enjoyed traditional roast pork, the music of Esencia Tropical, and the many other heritage activities that the Festival has become famous for! 

Glynwood Award

Submitted September 17th, 2008

Nuestras Raices has been selected for a Harvest Award from the Glynwood Center, recognizing farmers, businesses and organizations from across the United States for innovation and leadership in support of regional agriculture and sustainable food systems - www.glynwood.org/programs/harvest.htm

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