I started farming part-time in college as a fun way to get my hands dirty outside of class and to find a deeper connection to the town I had just moved to. What began as a hobby turned into a lifelong passion when my eyes were opened to all the layered complexities of growing food: the ways in which the ecological, economic, social, and cultural elements of agriculture weave together and inform one another. I jumped straight into a career in small-scale farming after graduation and haven’t looked back. After working on farms in the southeast, I took the leap and joined the Organic Farm School’s class of 2020 for a more focused agricultural education. Just a few months later, it was time for another leap as Ryan and I started our own small farm to continue learning while growing good food for our community here on Whidbey Island. We’re so excited to be heading into our 3rd full season on the Island.

When I’m not farming, I’m working as part of the amazing team at Hedgebrook helping tend to the trails, grounds, and buildings. Any other time, you can find me running, playing on the beach with our dog, or trying to cram as many vegetables into my baked goods as possible (carrot/beet/parsnip muffins, anyone?)