Team

Meet Our Team

Support Our Work

We are a farmer-centered organization welcoming all who wish to implement, expand, and support sustainable agricultural practices in the state of Alabama. We prioritize the perspectives of BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented farmers who root their livelihoods in sustainable agriculture. To move forward successfully, we partner with consumers, advocates, and other organizations committed to supporting the Alabama food system, sustainability, and environmental justice.

Network & Community

Connect with a statewide network of like-minded farmers, advocates, and supporters who share your commitment to sustainable agriculture and social justice.

Educational Resources

Access hands-on training, workshops, and practical resources designed to help you implement and expand sustainable farming practices.

Advocacy & Voice

Join a collective voice working to shape policies and systems that support sustainable agriculture and advance equity in Alabama’s food system.

Who We Are

Professional Team

Alan Gurganus

Executive Director

Rachel DeBose

Manager of Farmer Programs

Board Members

Elisa Muñoz

President

Food System Consultant – Elisa Muñoz Consulting, Huntsville

Sarah Bell

Vice-President

NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation District, Adamsville

Catherine Rider

Secretary

Freelance Writer and Teacher, Andalusia

Marie McGruder

Treasurer

McGruder Farms, Sawyerville

Holt Akers-Campbell

Alabama Cooperative Extension, Cullman

Emma Busby

Schoolyard Roots, Tuscaloosa

Phyllis Light

The Appalachian Center for Natural Health, Arab

Bob Nesbitt

Retired Banker & Commercial Broker, Birmingham

Gregory Smith

Smith’s Farm & Ranch, Tuskegee