Mission: Connecting beginning and historically underserved farmers to each other and resource opportunities; ensuring social justice, environmental stewardship, and profitability.
Meet the MIFFS Team
Lacey Ingrao
Events Coordinator
Dana Voorheis
WIA Farm Development Center Manager
Michelle Napier-Dunnings
MIFFS Senior Adviser
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MIFFS Board of Directors is the governing body for the organization, comprised of 10 members and two Co-directors. Board members come from all across the state and include representatives from all realms of food systems, including growers, environmental and conservation interests, and consumers. They bring skills and experience in farming, farmers markets, sustainable agriculture, state government, value chains, entrepreneurship, education, marketing, resource expertise, and more. They all share a passion for sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and the viability of small farms.
Board Members
Kelly Coyle, President
Alex Bryan, Treasurer
LJ Safford Kehn, Secretary
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Nefer Ra Barber
Joe Colyn
Abbey Palmer
Cary Junior
Christine Quane
Evan Smith
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