President: Michael Alcazar

Michael is dedicated to serving the farming community and maximizing the potential of Mile High Farmers. As a farmer in Bennett and the founder of In Action Brokerage, an ecosystem service company, he has been an active member of the Denver community since 2011, working extensively throughout the food system. Michael is passionate about sharing his knowledge and is involved in teaching numerous workshops. He firmly believes in the power of community and aims to collaborate to create a fairer and more abundant food system in the Denver Metro area. Michael is eager to connect with you. Contact him anytime – whether it's for a visit, coffee, or a phone conversation. He wants to understand your needs and preferences to ensure he can serve our community effectively. Contact him at climatemitigationbrokerageinaction@gmail.com

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Vice President: Jon Rodrigues

Intentions at MHF: Grateful for the wisdom and friendships forged within the community, Jon is committed to fostering collective action and inter-organizational cooperation for Mile High Farmers. He aims to steward the annual Producers Summit, advance the agenda of MHF's committees, and champion seed saving, farmer-to-farmer education, and wellness resources. Additionally, Jon plans to expand sponsorships and secure grants to promote equity, sustainability, and sovereignty in the food system.

Background: Jon has been dedicated to agricultural and economic development for over 20 years. In 2016, he began his hands-on journey in farming, starting at a micro scale and focusing on wholesale on leased land. By 2020, he expanded his operations through a lease with the city of Wheat Ridge, launched retail and CSA initiatives from a farmstand in Northwest Denver, and now supports Frontline Farming while focusing on wholesale production at Sunnyside Farms.

     

Treasurer: Chloe Serino

Bio coming soon!

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Secretary: Thai Nguyen

Thai is a widely recognized leader in the Denver food systems community. With a deep passion for agriculture, she brings a genuine energy and care to the farming community. Thai is currently spearheading the development of a new food forest in Edgewater as a part of her work as Founder and Executive Director of Kaizen Food Share, an organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Denver area. Her innovative thinking and tireless dedication make her an invaluable asset to the local food movement. For Mile High Farmers, Thai serves as both our Secretary and a Policy & Land Access Committee Co-Chair. We are so grateful for all of Thai's contributions to our community.