Britta Janssen

Britta Janssen

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator

Britta serves as a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator at CFAC (Community Food and Agriculture Coalition), overseeing the Certified Farm Startup Program and developing events and workshops, offering technical assistance, and managing the Farm Link program. After working on organic farms in the PNW, she moved to Missoula in 2020 and joined the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana to pursue a Masters Degree in Sustainable Food and Farming. Alongside her work with CFAC, she and her partner operate Small Talk Farm on leased land in St. Ignatius, MT, growing certified organic produce and seed.

11:30 am - 12:20 pm
Main Hall

Breakout Session 1: Landowner / Land Seeker Current Affairs

Speakers:
Ellie Costello, CFAC Operations & Financial Director / Owner of Black Bear Soups & Trust Land Farms
Mary Ellis, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Director
Britta Janssen, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator