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MFA is overseen by a community board of directors...


Board of Directors

President Marilyn Grantham
Marilyn is a University of MN Extension retiree. Marilyn also served as an agricultural communicator with the Economic Research Service, USDA, and has grantwriting and program evaluation expertise.


Vice President Joel Barker
Joel is a philanthropic advisor who has worked in development and communications.

Treasurer Bjorn Gangness, Bjorn has an M.S. in Environmental Policy with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture.

Secretary Linda Rasch
Linda is a communications consultant who facilitates organizational effectiveness and growth through strategic marketing and communication programs.

Jenny Breen
Jenny Breen is a professional chef and nutrition educator in the Twin Cities. She co-owns Good Life Catering, a sustainable and green catering company in the Midwest.

Ron Cottone
Ron has worked as a consultant to small businesses, non-profits and faith communities.

Steven Foster, bio to come 

Bud Markhart
Bud is a professor in the Dept. of Horticultural Science at the University of MN. He is a member of the Organic Advisory Task Force for the MN Dept. of Agriculture.

Karie Sue Svien, Karie earned a J.D. at William Mitchell College of Law, focusing on agricultural law, She interned at Farmer's Legal Action Group and MN Center for Environmental Advocacy.

Dan Tilsen
Dan has 27 years of experience in civil engineering, land planning, and the design and construction of small to large projects. He specializes in natural resource design.
 
Phanat Vang, Phanat is the Director of Community Development with Asian Media Access. His passion lies working in with minority and immigrant communities.

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