Steering Committee

Rhianna Simes grew up “in the middle of nowhere,” on her family’s 100 acre farm and vineyard in central Texas. Rhianna recently retired from 10 years as an instructor at the Oregon State University Extension Service, where she developed the...

Laura Jean was a Statewide Grassroots Organizer for the Oregon Right to Know campaign, working to label foods produced through genetic engineering. She was inspired to continue to work on strengthening the local food system in Oregon through that campaign,...

Chris is inspired to support a shift in how the world feeds itself. He has traveled extensively and is now focused on organic farming, farm consulting and as an educator in the field of regenerative forms of agriculture and building...

Nathan is committed to promoting responsible food and farming and has been a long-term advocate of sustainable agriculture. As a cross-pollinator Nathan has linked communities, farmers and businesses together to create meaningful change, benefiting our ecosystems and food systems. Nathan played...