About wsthehub.org

Julie has lived in Plateau Valley for 18 years, and is dedicated to expanding our local foods. She has enjoyed a career helping farmers and ranchers grow their businesses--through market and financial analyses. Julie holds a PhD in agricultural economics and has consulted over 20 years. She spent 5 years teaching economics and agricultura

Julie has lived in Plateau Valley for 18 years, and is dedicated to expanding our local foods. She has enjoyed a career helping farmers and ranchers grow their businesses--through market and financial analyses. Julie holds a PhD in agricultural economics and has consulted over 20 years. She spent 5 years teaching economics and agricultural courses, and 3 years at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Julie and family enjoyed many years raising Boer goats.

Kyle has lived in Plateau Valley for 20 years. She grew up in a small town in Indiana and was raised in a garden!  She learned how to garden from her mom, the skill of canning, and making meals from scratch. Kyle recently retired from Plateau Valley School as an assistant business manager, and spent 13 years at Vega State Park. She holds 

Kyle has lived in Plateau Valley for 20 years. She grew up in a small town in Indiana and was raised in a garden!  She learned how to garden from her mom, the skill of canning, and making meals from scratch. Kyle recently retired from Plateau Valley School as an assistant business manager, and spent 13 years at Vega State Park. She holds a Masters in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. 

Katy has lived in Plateau Valley for 15 years, and her deep roots show in all that she does. She is passionate about gardening and compositing. She loves playing in the dirt (and playing in other people's dirt!). Katy is committed to giving back to her community. She recently served on the board of directors of HopeWest. Katy currently wo

Katy has lived in Plateau Valley for 15 years, and her deep roots show in all that she does. She is passionate about gardening and compositing. She loves playing in the dirt (and playing in other people's dirt!). Katy is committed to giving back to her community. She recently served on the board of directors of HopeWest. Katy currently works at Plateau Valley School, where she brings care and energy to fellow staff, students and their families.