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EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR
Amyrose Foll is actively seeking to dismantle the systemic racism in our food system, and transform the regional foodshed to create community-driven systems based on collectivism, and respect for nature. Before becoming the Director of Future Harvest’s Beginner Farmer Training Program in 2021, and Program Director for
EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR
Amyrose Foll is actively seeking to dismantle the systemic racism in our food system, and transform the regional foodshed to create community-driven systems based on collectivism, and respect for nature. Before becoming the Director of Future Harvest’s Beginner Farmer Training Program in 2021, and Program Director for the Urban Agriculture Collective in 2022 Amyrose founded The Virginia Free Farm, which works to provide free nutrient dense food assistance to those in need, and plants and seeds (free of charge) to community gardens, schools, tribes, and community-based organizations. It is a hub for educating young people in the Richmond metro area about indigenous agriculture, ethnobotanical knowledge, & lifeways in order to cultivate the next generation of land and water protectors.
Amyrose’s background in healthcare, and her native heritage (Penobscot/Abenaki) is what prompted her to begin advocating for food sovereignty, security, and preservation of indigenous food culture through seed saving & distribution. She has served the Virginia State Commissioner of Agriculture on the EFOD Taskforce, as a Virginia Tech Foodsystems Fellow, advocated to the Maryland General Assembly for more inclusive language surrounding urban agriculture operations for state grant making, and completed climate training with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
Amyrose is a U.S. Army veteran, former firefighter-paramedic, and nurse. She has a background in Biology & Healthcare, and Sustainable Agriculture, in addition to Master’s in Health Information Management, and Digital Marketing. She also holds certificates in viticulture & fruit tree production, poultry production, and woodlot management from Cornell University, and Master Cattleman through Virginia Tech. You can buy her book Ancestral Garden HERE.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Brianna grew up in central Delaware amidst a tapestry of corn fields, soybean farms, and chicken processing plants. It wasn’t until she took a course about Food Systems in college that she understood the devastating impact these industrialized commodity crop practices had on her hometown. Fueled by this newfound unde
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Brianna grew up in central Delaware amidst a tapestry of corn fields, soybean farms, and chicken processing plants. It wasn’t until she took a course about Food Systems in college that she understood the devastating impact these industrialized commodity crop practices had on her hometown. Fueled by this newfound understanding, she began collaborating with her fellow students to push Towson University’s administration to shift the school’s dining budget away from factory farms & industrialized agriculture towards local, sustainable suppliers. Since graduating with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology & African American Studies, Brianna has worked at various non-profit organizations and on farms in Hawaii, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. Brianna’s ultimate goal is to reclaim the land her ancestors stewarded for generations in Henderson, North Carolina. She is working with her family to clear the title of this land which is currently bound by heirs’ property laws, the leading cause of Black land loss in the country. Brianna also works with the Louisa County Historical Society’s African American History Program, where she helps preserve and promote the incredible legacies of Black folks in the county.
Director of Operations
Lilgeberg is constantly learning and experimenting in the garden and in the kitchen. Quick to explore new hobbies, she is currently working on some basic carpentry projects, fermentation, and watercolor painting. When she is not at the farm, you can find her hanging out with her two dogs, 3 cats, and her partner at
Director of Operations
Lilgeberg is constantly learning and experimenting in the garden and in the kitchen. Quick to explore new hobbies, she is currently working on some basic carpentry projects, fermentation, and watercolor painting. When she is not at the farm, you can find her hanging out with her two dogs, 3 cats, and her partner at home or checking out local breweries and restaurants.
At the farm, Regina works closely with Amyrose to develop new projects in the communities we serve and helps to recruit, coordinate, and works beside volunteers in the gardens. She also loves to come up with new content for our blog.
In addition to feeding people, Regina loves feeding the chickens. Whenever possible, she is delivering treats to the flock at Spotted Pig Holler.
Vanessa Bolin is an Indigenous artist, activist, street medic/ trainer and founder of the Eyes Wide Open Project, Richmond Indigenous Society, River City Medic Collective/Richmond Community Care Collective. She sits on the board for SANTOS which is dedicated to providing bail funds for the undocumented community, she is also on the board
Vanessa Bolin is an Indigenous artist, activist, street medic/ trainer and founder of the Eyes Wide Open Project, Richmond Indigenous Society, River City Medic Collective/Richmond Community Care Collective. She sits on the board for SANTOS which is dedicated to providing bail funds for the undocumented community, she is also on the board for the Virginia Network for Democracy and Environmental Rights.
She is also the founder of the Community Roots garden. She studied Paramedic Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. Vanessa served as a medic in Standing Rock ND during the No DAPL movement and in Charlottesville on August 12 traveled to Houston after Hurricane Harvey and acted as a street medic where she served and cared for the flood survivors. She establish a Mutual Aid Disaster Relief warehouse in Robenson Co after hurricane Florence and has taught street medic trainings across the country. She is deeply passionate about preserving the environment for her grandchildren and the next 7 generations.
Director or Outreach
Whip comes from farm people. After leaving Wisconsin in 2016 for a job with the Feds, Whip wanted to reconnect with her roots, help some amazing farmers achieve their dreams, and serve her community. She loves flock health duties and learning foraging skills. Her farming passion is goats and training them to walk on leashes.
Hog Wrangler
Derek proudly served his country in combat as a Marine in the Iraq War. He continues that commitment and sacrifice of America’s veterans beyond military service by ensuring all who reach out to us are fed. He works to ensure logistics are covered and needs are met.
A lifelong resident of central Virginia, Chris Hawks has a passion for restoring the soil and helping people find their connection to the earth that feeds us and the water that connects us. He believes healing comes through biodiversity and connection and is always looking for ways to create healthier ecosystems. He is a carpenter by trad
A lifelong resident of central Virginia, Chris Hawks has a passion for restoring the soil and helping people find their connection to the earth that feeds us and the water that connects us. He believes healing comes through biodiversity and connection and is always looking for ways to create healthier ecosystems. He is a carpenter by trade and loves to create useful farm structures out of reclaimed materials. Chris spends every possible moment outdoors and enjoys gardening, foraging, camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and yoga.
RVA Community Fridges
Founder
Taylor Scott is a 23 year old VCU Alumna from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has seen many people in need of food, shelter, services, and basic needs in her hometown that have been ignored or simply do not have access to such things. Having been in Richmond for some years now herself, she has seen a similar trend
RVA Community Fridges
Founder
Taylor Scott is a 23 year old VCU Alumna from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has seen many people in need of food, shelter, services, and basic needs in her hometown that have been ignored or simply do not have access to such things. Having been in Richmond for some years now herself, she has seen a similar trend and need here in Virginia. This has pushed her to establish RVA Community Fridges to get more involved with the community and find a way she can assist while promoting equal access to healthy food options and fresh produce, reduce food waste and insecurity, and foster a sense of mutual aid amongst our communities.
Human Rights Advisor
As the founder of Vittorio's Hands and Certified Human Rights Consultant Christina works tirelessly to advocate for the well being, of others, equity, and societal change to ensure a better future for all those around her. Christina has a background in nursing, and allied health, and has been a force for good in Pennsy
Human Rights Advisor
As the founder of Vittorio's Hands and Certified Human Rights Consultant Christina works tirelessly to advocate for the well being, of others, equity, and societal change to ensure a better future for all those around her. Christina has a background in nursing, and allied health, and has been a force for good in Pennsylvania caring personally for those with disabilities. Her compassion and hope for humanity are a beacon of light in the world, and we are so honored for her valuable advisement.
Virginia Free Farm @ Spotted Pig Holler is an Indigenous / Veteran led 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. We are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2016 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
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