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Regina Beidler

Randolph,VT

Summary

Experienced farm and food system advocate with personal and professional experience in organic agriculture, farm succession and farmer communications. Proven ability in process development, facilitation and stakeholder collaboration. Thrives in team based or independent work settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Program Specialist

Organic Valley
LaFarge, WI
02.2019 - Current
  • Position designed specifically for the applicant's skill set
  • Implemented a dynamic process for the creation and dissemination of a suite of educational materials for the cooperative’s farmer membership
  • Produces and extends content of written and virtual educational materials for farmers including articles, technical bulletins, virtual sessions, and recorded resources
  • Visions, designs, implements, facilitates, and supports a variety of programs including Organic Valley’s Research Hub, Farmer Alumni Program, Farmer/Employee Engagement Programs, the Farmer Messaging Committee and four regional Nova teams
  • Supports cooperative relationships with outside partners such as the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program and chapters of the National Audubon Society
  • Collaborates across departments to coordinate and integrate departmental work with the communication work of the larger cooperative to the membership and outside stakeholders.

East Coast Farmers in Marketing Regional Specialist

Organic Valley
LaFarge, WI
02.2004 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in the founding and development of the Farmers in Marketing program that connects the cooperative’s farmer owners with consumers, retailers, and media outlets
  • Identified and trained farmers, nationally, for media requests, farm tours, retail education and other events
  • Trained in advanced media skills and served as a spokesperson for the cooperative in regional and national venues.

Organic Dairy Farmer

Beidler Family Farm
Randolph Center, VT
05.1998 - 09.2018
  • Owner operator of a 40 cow, grass fed organic dairy operation with husband, Brent
  • Site for on farm research and many educational field days and tours for farmers, retailers and consumers
  • Represented Organic Valley as a farmer owner through media interviews, presentations, farm tours, and educational events, including testimony in front of the U.S
  • Senate Agriculture Committee and the USDA and interviews with a variety of media outlets including Dan Rather Reports and Dr
  • Oz.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Boston University
05.1991

B.S. summa cum laude, Social Work -

Eastern Mennonite University
05.1988

Skills

  • Strong aptitude in verbal and written communication
  • Excellent facilitation and meeting leadership skills
  • Self-directed with ability to vision and guide processes and program development with strong attention to detail and organization of work
  • Strong interpersonal and team skills with background in conflict resolution, problem solving and cross team collaboration
  • Deep familiarity with food systems and agriculture
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Facebook and Instagram

Activities

  • Vermont Tech Ag and Food System Transformation Project (Co-Chair), 05/2020 - Present, Initiated and co-chaired a project that created a comprehensive proposal and business plan for the long-term sustainability of Vermont Tech’s Ag and Food System program. Work included process development, project management, meeting facilitation, and large-group stakeholder engagement.
  • Randolph Area Mutual Aid Network (Volunteer Coordinator), 05/2020 - 06/2021, Connected community members with resources and volunteer assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Vermont Farm to Plate (Working Group Chair), 09/2016 - 12/2020, Served as a Steering Committee member. Facilitated Production and Processing Working Group and subgroup meetings. Assisted with the development and establishment of a Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program Educational Coordinator position in Vermont. Assisted with the ongoing organizational work of strengthening Vermont’s food system.
  • Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (Board Member), 11/2007 -12/2013, Represented organic dairy on the board and provided organizational guidance to NOFA-VT. Served as Board Co-President for two years.

Timeline

Member Program Specialist

Organic Valley
02.2019 - Current

East Coast Farmers in Marketing Regional Specialist

Organic Valley
02.2004 - 02.2019

Organic Dairy Farmer

Beidler Family Farm
05.1998 - 09.2018

Master of Social Work -

Boston University

B.S. summa cum laude, Social Work -

Eastern Mennonite University

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