The Young Farmer Network (YFN) connects farmers, aspiring farmers, and farm allies from all social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
Our mission is to create an environment within which people of all ages and agricultural backgrounds can cultivate personal and professional relationships across state borders. We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling lives.
Young Farmer Network (YFN) is a fiscally-sponsored chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC), connecting us to a national policy voice. More info about NYFC
COORDINATING TEAM
Annie Bayer, Coordinator
Email at: youngfarmernetwork@gmail.com
ADVISORY BOARD TEAM
Sarah Turkus (Osamequin Farm), Advisory Board President
John Kenny (Big Train Farm), Advisory Board Vice-President
Francesca Gallo (Legal Food Hub), Advisory Board Secretary
Thea Upham (RI Food Policy Council), Advisory Board Treasurer Elizabeth Malloy , Advisory Board Member
HISTORY
Margiana Peterson Rockney, Founder
click here if you’d like to read about the history of YFN