Entrepreneurs: Economic Prosperity

Entrepreneurs with a future-focused vision are developing new markets, providing investment, and creating food distribution chains to ensure a profitable future for producers and purveyors of healthy, safe, and fair food.

Anya Fernald, Founder, Live Culture Co. and Eat Real Festivals

Anya Fernald, Founder, Live Culture Co. and Eat Real Festivals

Anya’s expertise in sustainable food, business development, and innovation in food and agriculture is a result of 13 years of hands-on experience in leadership roles in the sector. She is on the forefront of developing value-added products that allow everyone involved in production to be respected for their craft and equitably compensated.

Don Shaffer, President and CEO, RFS Social Finance

Don Shaffer, President and CEO, RFS Social Finance

As the President and CEO of RFS Social Finance, Don provides capital to nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises addressing key issues in the areas of food and agriculture, education, arts, and ecological stewardship.

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