About Collective Roots

Collective Roots was established in 2021 in the rural community of Laverne, Oklahoma. A group of Laverne area citizens sought ways to develop our local economy as well address the reality that we lived in the middle of a food desert. With no shortage of local ranchers, farmers, gardeners and other innovative creators, we desired to create a space where our producers could get their goods into the hands and homes of our community.  Collective Roots, A Made in Oklahoma Cooperative, was born.

Due to the generous collaboration of Harper County Development Authority, Laverne Public Works Authority and the Laverne Area Chamber of Commerce, a main street location was converted into our Made in Oklahoma storefront which is stocked with a variety of food, body and household products, made and produced right here in our great state. 

Additional funds were awarded through a grant by TSET (Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust) to employ a part-time Food Cooperative Coordinator as well as to fund promotional items. The Cooperative will operate out of the Made in Oklahoma store, and will focus on the coordination of providing locally sourced, fresh produce items as well as meat and dairy products to our community. The cooperative will operate with a special focus on at risk populations, including our senior citizens and children living in low income circumstances. 

The Made in Oklahoma storefront is stocked with a variety of Oklahoma products ranging from jams to jerky, candles, earrings, soaps and so much more! Our desire is to add an even greater supply of products produced by our local community members. To help in this effort, we are exploring the path to creating a commercial kitchen where food producers can take their fresh produce, beef, baked goods, etc. to the next level and sell them to the community in accordance with state regulations.