New UW Extension Educator Bolsters Local Food Efforts

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Jennifer Faulkner as a local foods coordinator in the Department of Agricultural and Applied economics.

Faulkner grew up on a Wyoming cattle ranch and managed a ranch operation in Riverton for three years. As a rancher, she was highly active in the local foods movement and sold meat, dairy and produce to local customers.

Faulkner’s experience with agriculture and passion for local foods serve her well in her new role. “Jen rolled up her sleeves and hit the ground running, finding creative solutions to grow and strengthen Wyoming’s producers and food...