Nancy Roberts President
Nancy is passionate about agriculture not just because of food production but also because of water protection and wildlife conservation. She uses regenerative grazing methods to improve soil health and plant diversity on her ranch.
Susie Evans Treasurer
Susie’s a born rancher, loves her cows and kids, and is brilliant with a spreadsheet. She uses best soil conservation practices on all her fields and regenerative grazing practices.
Becky Longberg Board Member
Becky's built a vegetable garden every place she's ever lived, including the 3rd floor walkup in Denver where she grew tomatoes and basil on the windowsill. She trekked all over Colorado to finally find home in Salida in '05. Becky believes in living with the land and in using technology to reduce human impacts while improving water and soil health.
Brady Everett Board Member
Brady is a 7th generation rancher in Chaffee County and is willing to try new techniques with his lands, especially in regenerative grazing techniques. for range management.
Ed Berg Board Member
After a professional life in the oil extraction business, Ed decided to give something back to the earth. He is our crafter of the written word, our keeper of the long view, our stability.
Natalie Allio
Secretary
Natalie has improved the soil and the livestock every place she’s lived. She’s both knowledgeable and experienced in conservation. Natalie is builder of collaborations, a creator of support webs.