Our Team

 Lisa Crawford - Communications Coordinator photo            Lisa Crawford       Communications Coordinator

Lisa has spent over a decade working in the nonprofit sector, contributing her expertise in fundraising, communications, and donor stewardship to organizations in social services, the arts, and environmental fields. With a background in International Development and Non-Profit Management, she is passionate about fostering connections that support resilient communities.  Her work reflects a deep appreciation for how green spaces, local foods, and sustainable practices nurture both the land and the people who depend on it.

Emma Macdonald photo              Emma Macdonald     Manager of Education

For the past decade, Emma Macdonald has lived and worked on ecological and community-based farms in the Peterborough Area. Most recently, she worked as Coordinator at the Trent Vegetable Gardens, a field-to-table farm working to provide experiential learning opportunities to students and community members. She is particularly passionate about building agricultural and food literacy among youth and aspiring growers. Emma holds a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems and currently teaches in the Food and Farming and Horticultural Technician programs at Durham College.  

 

 Heather T photo                Heather Thoma    Operations Manager

Heather has worked with non-profit organizations related to food, farming, health, and the arts at the local and provincial level for over 25 years. She has extensive experience in project coordination and food logistics, managing budgets, purchasing, community outreach, facilitation and partnership building. She and her partner operate LoonSong Farm, growing certified organic grains in Northumberland County.