Tracy Harding has more than 20 years of experience working with, on, and around farmers, farms, and food in Oregon and California.

Before moving to California to accept a position at CVFS in 2017, Tracy was a leader in the Oregon Community Food System and Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Networks on the procurement & distribution, wholesale market development, and policy subcommittees. She had a hand in state and federal legislation to improve school food and has worked with farmers to engage in advocacy campaigns. Formerly a member of the Oregon State University Extension Small Farms team, she shared her knowledge of food safety protocols, business planning, and marketing with farmers. Tracy graduated from the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Certificate program in 2016 and is a member of the program’s advisory committee.