My grandfather worked as a local farmworker in Monterey County after leaving the South where he worked as a sharecropper. He spent his life working in the fields of Monterey County, traveling to the State of Washington in the off season to pick apples. From him I learned a deep respect for the land and the importance of sustainable farming practices.
My grandmother implemented simple and impactful practices to grow her own food and medicinal plants in the sandy soil of Seaside, CA. My connection to the earth and commitment to organic principles are rooted in these traditions. She grew and shared her vegetables and medicinal plants not just with family, but widely in the community. She was known in the community for her generosity and her commitment to uplifting everyone who was in need.
I embarked on a journey to continue these legacies – understanding agricultural challenges. I worked as a law clerk at the State Office of the Solicitors in Sacramento for the Department of Interior and in the State Director's Office for the Bureau of Land Management. I worked on projects and regulations surrounding land management, water resources, and environmental protection.
Now, as an ALBA farmer dedicated to growing organic vegetables and mushrooms, my focus includes incorporating medicinal herbs and mushrooms to address health disparities and contribute to the well-being of our community.
My goal is to draw on my background in social justice, human rights work, media, and ag law to collaborate with other holistic farmers and shareholders, working towards building a more inclusive and sustainable community.
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