Dr. Jacob Pecenka
Post-doctoral Research Associate at Rodale Institute California Organic Center
Jacob is a research entomologist and agroecologist. He grew up in South Dakota and attended South Dakota State University for…
Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens
Regenerative & Organic Consulting Manager, Pacific Region | Rodale Institute
Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens is returning to his roots and the spirit of discovery that first brought him back into farming after…
Jennifer Lester Moffitt
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
KEYNOTE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE Importance of regional food systems Role of usda in supporting regional food systems Critical role of…
Ryan Mortenson
Senior Specialist USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)
Ryan Mortenson is a Senior Risk Management Specialist with the Davis Regional Office. He has been with RMA since 2013…
Gary Troester
Farm Loan Manager, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Gary Troester is the FSA farm loan manager for 10 counties in Southern California. He has offices in Bakersfield and…
Jacob Dixon
Natural Resources Specialist, Santa Maria NRCS, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Jacob has been a conservation planner with the NRCS Santa Maria Field office for the past two years. He works…
Daisy Banda
County Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Daisy Banda, based in Grover Beach, CA, US, is currently a County Executive Director at USDA Farm Service Agency. Daisy…
Erin Krier
Coordinator and Professor of Agriculture, Allan Hancock College
Erin Krier is a Produce Safety Alliance grower trainer, with advanced Produce Safety Rule training from the Cornell College of…
Taryn Mohler
Director of Operations, Harvestly
Taryn grew up in San Louis Obispo County and has always been passionate about agriculture and community. As the Director…
Shakira Miracle
Executive Director, The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network
Shakira Miracle is a system solution designer, stakeholder collaboration facilitator, and social justice and planet advocate who loves engaging with…
