Sing into a Carrot (yes, really)

1) Grab a carrot. Sing or lipsync like it’s a mic.
2) Post on TikTok or Instagram with #CarrotokeChallenge.
3) Tag 3 friends to keep it rolling. Not a singer? Donate instead — carrots don't judge. 🥕

Every silly clip voices support for food security + every dollar helps the nonprofit SeedMoney grow school, community and food bank gardens across the US and beyond.

Illustrated carrot microphone symbolizing the Carrotoke Challenge

Person singing into a carrot as a microphone for the Carrotoke Challenge to support food gardens

Step 1: Grab & Sing

Any carrot works — baby, organic, lopsided, whatever's in your fridge. Hold it like a mic and film yourself singing or lipsyncing whatever you like: one line, a full song, solo or with friends. Carrots aren't picky about your pitch.

Step 2: Share, Dare & Give

Post your carrotoke on Instagram or TikTok with #CarrotokeChallenge. Dare 3 friends to keep it rolling. Not a singer? → Donate instead. For maximum impact, sing AND donate!

Carrotoke Challenge steps: sing into a carrot, share it online, grow food gardens.

For Singers & Creators

🤷What It Is & Why It Matters
The #CarrotokeChallenge is exactly what it sounds like — playful people singing into produce to voice their support for food security. It's a fun, shareable way to help the 501(c)(3) nonprofit SeedMoney grow more school, community, and food bank gardens across the US and beyond for people in need. Sing and donate here: carrotoke.org.
🥕 How to Join
  • Sing into a carrot like it's a mic. (Yes, really.)
  • Post on TikTok or Instagram Reels/Stories with #CarrotokeChallenge.
  • Mention & tag @seedmoneyorg so we can reshare.
  • Tag a friend, a crush, or a competitor to challenge them.
  • Not a singer? Donate instead — carrots don't judge. Or do both! → carrotoke.org
🎬 Video Styles You Could Try
  • Straight performance: one favorite line — bonus points for dramatic flair.
  • Duet/Stitch: react to someone else's carrotoke
  • Group sing: pass the carrot mic like it's a hot potato.
  • Comedy angle: overly serious ballad / dramatically lip-sync a classic.
  • Garden theme: film in a garden, market, or even your fridge's veggie drawer.
  • Musical twist: play an instrument, then let the carrot steal the spotlight.
  • Crunch finale: take a big bite of the "mic" at the end for comic effect.
🔄 Taking & Passing the Mic
  • Take: start by "pulling" a carrot from the camera as if it was handed to you.
  • Pass: end by holding the carrot toward the camera like you're handing it off.
  • Overlay text: "Your turn 🎤🥕" or "I challenge [@handle]".
  • Link clips: on TikTok/IG Reels, use Stitch or Duet.
  • Chomp: for your sign-off, take a bite of the carrot right before the cut.
  • Your voice matters: remember, every carrotoke is a small act of advocacy for food security.
💬 Choose Your Vibe: Sample Captions
🎉 Playful
Got a carrot? You've got a mic 🎤🥕 I'm challenging [@friend @crush @competitor] to join the #CarrotokeChallenge with @seedmoneyorg and sing for school, community and food bank gardens 🌱🎶 Not a singer? Donate instead → https://carrotoke.org/
🌱 Earnest
🎤🥕 Got a carrot? You've got a mic. I'm taking the #CarrotokeChallenge with @seedmoneyorg to support school, community and food bank gardens that feed people in need. I challenge [@friend @crush] to join me! Donate → https://carrotoke.org/
😏 Edgy
Carrot in hand, mic on 🔥 I'm calling out [@friend @crush @competitor] — prove you've got the guts to join the #CarrotokeChallenge with @seedmoneyorg 🎶🌱 If you can't sing, at least donate: https://carrotoke.org/
📣 Advocacy-Forward
Using my voice (and this carrot 🥕🎤) to speak up for food security. I'm taking the #CarrotokeChallenge with @seedmoneyorg to help grow gardens that feed communities in need. I challenge [@friend @friend @friend] — your turn to raise your voice! Donate → https://carrotoke.org/
📱 Posting Tips
  • Vertical video (Reels/TikTok/Stories) performs best.
  • 10–20 sec is plenty (yes, even one line counts).
  • Bright natural lighting makes your carrot look like a star.
  • If you're challenged, try to post within 72 hours — carrot tops wilt, and so does momentum.
  • On Instagram: mention @seedmoneyorg in your caption and use "Tag People" to tag @seedmoneyorg on the reel/post so we're notified and can reshare quickly.
  • Remember: it's a carrot, not American Idol. 🥕

Examples

There’s no wrong way to carrotoke. Some people sing solo in their garden, others belt it out with friends in the kitchen, and a few rally the whole neighborhood. Watch these clips for inspiration — then grab your own carrot and join the fun!

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The Cause

Food insecurity affects millions — but communities are growing their own solutions.That’s where SeedMoney comes in. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that helps schools, neighborhoods, and grassroots groups turn empty spaces into thriving food gardens. We do this by offering challenge grants, free fundraising tools, and a garden planner that makes growing food easier for everyone. To date, we've helped plant 3,281 food gardens in all 50 U.S. states and 60 countries.🌱 Our Impact So Far:

Where Your Support Goes:
Every video, every share, and every dollar raised through the #CarrotokeChallenge helps SeedMoney award grants to food garden projects across the U.S. and around the world — transforming communities one seed at a time.


FAQs

Q. How do I get involved in this project?
A. Post a short video of yourself singing or lipsyncing into a carrot using the #CarrotokeChallenge hashtag, donate, and challenge 3 friends to do the same.
---Q. Wait, so I'm actually “saying” something by doing this?
A. Exactly. Every carrotoke video is a small act of advocacy — you're using your voice (and your platform) to show you care about food security and to inspire others to join in. Plus, you're helping fund real gardens that feed real people. So yes, singing into a carrot actually means something.
---Q. How much time do I have to post my Carrotoke (or donate) once I’m challenged?
A. Officially, you’ve got 72 hours — we don’t expect everyone to keep a carrot in their back pocket. That said, if you’re already holding one, don’t wait. Carrot tops wilt, and so does momentum.
---Q. Does my carrot need to be plugged into my computer or video camera to record audio?
A. No, it’s a carrot.
---Q. Can I sing into a radish, rutabaga, or some other root vegetable?
A. You can try, but people might think you’re odd.
---Q. What type of carrot records the best quality sound?
A. We find that homegrown or locally grown carrots create the purest sound, but feel free to use what you have.
---Q. I’m afraid to sing in front of others because I don’t have a great singing voice. Will singing into a carrot make it sound any better?
A. No, but it will momentarily distract listeners from your voice.
---Q. Am I allowed to eat the carrot after?
A. Absolutely! Carrotoke is the only mic you can snack on. Taking a bite on camera is highly encouraged — think of it as your curtain call.
---Q. I don’t know what to sing. Do you have any recommendations?
A. The Garden Song by the late, great David Mallett (karaoke version available here) is a modern-day folk classic, but any song in any language will do. Sing what you sing best!

About

The #CarrotokeChallenge is a project of SeedMoney, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 56-2389230) working to plant healthy food gardens across the US and around the world.

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