Natalie Farrell
she/her
Director, Multistate Workforce Programs
Natalie has operational and leadership experience in a wide range of mission-driven food spaces, from farms to commercial kitchens to food hubs and beyond. After receiving her B.S. in Food Systems from the University of Minnesota, Natalie focused her work on supporting the skills, networks, and infrastructure needed to create strong local food systems. Natalie is motivated by the belief that all people – and especially our youngest eaters – should have access to the food they need to thrive and that a healthy food system should nourish people, land, and animals. Her interest in the intersection of food and health led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health, which she completed in May 2024 with the University of Minnesota.
Natalie Farrell
she/her
Director, Multistate Workforce Programs
Natalie has operational and leadership experience in a wide range of mission-driven food spaces, from farms to commercial kitchens to food hubs and beyond. After receiving her B.S. in Food Systems from the University of Minnesota, Natalie focused her work on supporting the skills, networks, and infrastructure needed to create strong local food systems. Natalie is motivated by the belief that all people – and especially our youngest eaters – should have access to the food they need to thrive and that a healthy food system should nourish people, land, and animals. Her interest in the intersection of food and health led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health, which she completed in May 2024 with the University of Minnesota.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys cooking and baking, spending quality time with friends and family (often over good food), and exploring all of the active pursuits, often in the company of her husband and fluffy Aussiedoodle, Nancy. She is a proud Minnesotan who now lives in Iowa City, IA.
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