Current Fellows
Food Systems for Health

Kelsey Crawford

Bloomberg Fellow

Kelsey plays a vital role as the Farm Manager at Tumbling Shoals Farm, located in the rural Appalachian foothills of North Carolina. In this position, Kelsey oversees various aspects of the farm's operations, including the management of the propagation greenhouse, the Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and winter production. Kelsey brings valuable experience from her previous role as the Programs Coordinator for Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, where she successfully managed two farmers' markets and played a key role in enhancing the Double Up Food Bucks program. 

Tumbling Shoals Farm is a certified-Organic vegetable farm situated in Wilkes County, North Carolina. With a rich history since its establishment in 2008, the farm is driven by a mission to provide their community with fresh, local, and organic fruits and vegetables. Cultivating over 50 varieties of vegetables across three acres of land, Tumbling Shoals Farm can supply numerous families on a weekly basis through their participation in four farmers' markets, multiple wholesale outlets, and their year-round CSA/Harvest Share program. The farm's commitment to organic practices and their dedication to nourishing the community make them a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture in the region.

 

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