This session highlights case studies from two Farm Managers-turned-Farm Directors on production care farms who have navigated start-up, growth, change, and the realities of daily operations. They’ll share how they adapted systems, balanced production with participant programming, and navigated organizational growth. Hear how Chris navigated the shift from a for-profit mindset to a mission-driven model, juggling CSA expectations alongside increasing program needs, and how Rachel refined workflow and infrastructure to support manageable scaling.
Presenters + Slides:
Rachel Gillis, Cape Abilities (MA) – View presentation here!
Chris Krivanek, Homesteads for Hope (NY) – View presentation here!