Drawn to the real world impact of sustainable agriculture, Matthew Cantor is a Program Coordinator working at the intersection of climate resilience, soil health, and regenerative systems. A fellow with the United Nations Association in Canada’s green workforce initiative, and with experience as an Initial Attack Ranger with the Government of Manitoba – Wildfire Service, […]
Bethany is really passionate about combining her love of farming with her background of teaching in a way that is accessible and understandable to those around her. She runs a mini farm with two cats, two goats, two pigs, 30 chickens, a 2,400 square foot vegetable and herb garden, and an ever-developing food forest. She’s […]
Brett is an organic farmer and nature educator. He is passionate about sharing his love of nature through the lens of food and agriculture, and toward that goal founded Cadence Ecological Farm at Just Food Community Farm. Cadence employs older teens and young adults through the Youth Skills Program, partnering with Just Food and the […]
Jennifer is a dynamic, experiential educator and Ontario certified teacher with a passion for restoring relationships between human and other-than-human beings. As the founder of Spirit Walkers, she has been providing nature-connection programs for children and youth for more than ten years. She has also worked as an outdoor education instructor and occasional teacher for […]
As a strong supporter of food security and especially working with the land, Wes is thrilled to be joining the COG team. Wes grew up on a mixed farm in the Grasswood area south of Saskatoon and now lives in Prince Albert with his partner and three children. Wes spent several years running the Prince […]
Dru holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Sustainability Studies, and she brings a systems perspective to her work. Committed to environmental justice and regenerative organic agricultural systems, she focuses on collaborative approaches that share knowledge, strengthen communities, and support resilient futures. Beyond work, Dru enjoys outdoor adventures and travel.
Julia Kulczynska has been eager to enter the regenerative agriculture industry ever since she graduated from the University of Guelph in 2022. Her passion for organic farms providing nutrient-rich food to local communities has called her to learn more about healing the land from damaging practices and promoting sustainable growth in the face of climate […]
Rachel joined COG in February 2026 as Growing Up Organic Manager. She is passionate about grassroots community building, outdoor experiential education, accessibility, and strengthening local food systems, with a strong commitment to equity-focused approaches that address structural barriers and inequality. Over the past 15 years, Rachel has worked across event and program management, research, and […]
