After over two decades of food systems work, and at the end of two years of directing the Farm Institute at Sierra Harvest, Amanda is familiar with the lives and struggles of Sierra Foothill farmers, and works to support them through collaboration, education, technical assistance, funding opportunities, and policy. She will share her perspectives on this promising moment in local farming: the particulars of the region, the historical context, and the vision for where we are heading as a region.
Workshop Details
- Title: The Blossoming of Foothill Regenerative Farming
- Presenter: Amanda Hixson
- Date: September 29, 2023
- Location: YES Charter Academy
About Amanda Hixson
Amanda currently helps run the Farm Institute at Sierra Harvest, a non-profit serving the community and agricultural producers of the Sierra Foothills. She has over two decades of food system work ranging from starting her own farm business, creating and directing a county food bank and food hub, and participating in research and evaluation of projects in Brazil and Cambodia. Her specialty focus areas include sustainable agriculture, collaboration with Tribes, disaster resilience and the emergency food system, public health, and food justice within diverse communities.
