The Issue

Rolling Roots Farms – Mission Statement & Community Appeal
Rolling Roots Farms was founded with one clear purpose: to bring fresh, locally grown produce and herbs to the residents of Lockport while strengthening our city’s connection to sustainable living, community health, and local agriculture. What began as a small urban farm and roadside produce stand has grown into a symbol of hard work, perseverance, and neighborhood pride — a place where people can connect, share, and enjoy the benefits of local food.

Recently, Rolling Roots Farms was visited by the City of Lockport’s Code Enforcement Department. During that visit, it was disclosed that we are in violation of city code due to the presence of our roadside farm stand and because the property we operate on is zoned residential. As a result, we were informed that we must cease all business operations and remove our stand from the property.

Rolling Roots Farms is in full understanding and compliance with the City of Lockport in their pursuit of resolving this matter. We are doing everything possible to operate honestly, respectfully, and through the proper legal channels to make it possible for our small urban farm to continue serving the community we love.

We have been advised that by gathering community support through a petition, we can strengthen our opportunity to receive a Special Use Variance, which would allow us to continue operating legally and responsibly within the City of Lockport. This variance is not only crucial for our farm’s survival but also for preserving the future of small-scale, community-based agriculture within the city limits.

As the founder of Rolling Roots Farms, I have faced tremendous personal challenges, including surviving gun violence — an experience that changed the course of my life. Instead of letting that tragedy define me, I chose to turn pain into purpose by creating something positive for our community. Every seed planted at Rolling Roots Farms carries that same spirit of perseverance, healing, and growth.

Now more than ever, we are asking our friends, neighbors, and the residents of Lockport to stand up, have a voice, and use your voice to support local agriculture and help keep Rolling Roots Farms alive. Beyond signing our petition, we are also asking for written letters of support, recommendation, or opinion from anyone who believes in what we are doing. These letters will be a powerful addition to our case before the City of Lockport’s Zoning Board and will show how much this farm means to the people it serves.

If you are willing to write a short letter, you can send or submit it in any of the following ways:

Facebook: Message us directly at Rolling Roots Farms LLC
Instagram: Find and message us at u/rollingrootsfarmsllc
Email: Send your letters to [rollingrootsfarmsllc@gmail.com](mailto:rollingrootsfarmsllc@gmail.com)
Or message us personally to arrange another way to submit your letter.
Once we have the date of the upcoming board meeting, we will post and announce a deadline for when we are accepting letters and signatures.

Rolling Roots Farms has the potential to grow far beyond us — it’s about preserving access to local food, supporting sustainable neighborhood development, and showing what can happen when a community stands together for something real and good. With your help, we can continue to build, grow, and serve the people of Lockport for years to come.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your time, your voice, and your support. Together, we can make a lasting difference and keep this mission alive.

With gratitude and hope,
The Rolling Roots Farms Family

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