An Interview with farmer and non-profit Executive Director Lauren Judd
Kendall and Rebecca talk with Lauren Judd, Executive Director of the agriculture education non-profit Cornucopia Project and co-owner of Pack Mountain Farm, about managing and leading on a farm (and other enterprises). Lauren emphasizes the importance of leading with joy and creating cultural change in the nonprofit and agriculture sectors. Lauren highlights the challenges of budget constraints and the need for adaptability and support for her team. She advises women in leadership to delegate tasks and focus on their areas of expertise. Lauren also stresses the importance of networking, professional development, and seeking funding opportunities to support sustainable farming practices and community growth.
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Show notes:
The Cornucopia Project: https://cornucopiaproject.org/
Pack Mountain Farm: https://www.facebook.com/PackMountainFarm
Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH (NOFA): https://www.nofanh.org/
TOPP Program with NOFA: https://www.nofanh.org/topp
Antioch University New England: https://www.antioch.edu/new-england/
UNH Cooperative Extension Events: https://extension.unh.edu/events
UNH Professional Development and Training (PD&T): https://training.unh.edu/
Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0
Lauren Judd: lauren@cornucopiaproject.org
Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu
Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu