Betsy Russell Carroll
Walla Walla Valley Farm to School, Education Coordinator
Education Hub Coordinator- Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler Counties
I have always had a love of gardening and come from a long line of gardeners. After growing up in Portland helping my parents with their garden, I moved to SE Washington for college and have had some form of a garden in every place I’ve lived. While teaching in the Walla Walla Public Schools I became involved in my school’s garden and later joined Walla Walla Valley Farm to School as a board member. I have now transitioned away from teaching in a traditional classroom setting and am happily supporting outside garden classrooms in Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater, and Athena-Weston as the Education Coordinator for Walla Walla Valley Farm to School. Additionally, as the Regional Education Hub Lead for Umatilla, Morrow, Gillam, and Wheeler Counties, I am available to help support new and existing school gardens and build relationships with folks interested in farm to school and school gardens. I believe that the farm to school and school garden community has a place for everyone and would love to have you join us. Please reach out!
Regional Gathering recording - Farm to School Gathering: NE Oregon and SW Washington. March 3, 2023.
Dani Dolphin (she/her)
Walla Walla Valley Farm to School, Garden Education Manager
Procurement Hub Coordinator
Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler Counties
I am passionate about strengthening food systems in Oregon, providing
garden education to all ages and building vibrant communities. I come to
OFSSGN with a background in community food systems and
environmental education. Having worked on organic farms and ranches
across the country in the Midwest, Northeast and PNW, I understand the
demands and unique challenges producers face. I have worked in
agricultural procurement since 2021. Starting with AmeriCorps as the
Community Food Systems Coordinator for a Food Bank, I managed the
local food purchasing program and coordinated distribution to five counties
in Eastern Washington. Currently, I am the Garden Education Manager for
Walla Walla Valley Farm to School and oversee two school gardens. I live
in the Walla Walla Valley and love spending my time in the Blue Mountains.
I am excited to work with Northeast Oregon producers as the Regional
Procurement Hub Lead for Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler
Counties.
education@slcww.org
