Kayla Strom

Farm to School Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Extension: 7176

Kayla brings a background in child nutrition, education, and agriculture to her role as the Farm to School Coordinator at NOFA-VT. Before joining NOFA-VT in 2019, Kayla managed a school nutrition and farm-to-school program for a K-8 public Waldorf School in Hawaii where she helped families access nutritious school meals, provided garden education for students, and created institutional market channels for local growers. Kayla also has worked on several farms, mostly focusing on vegetable production and orchards. Over her career, Kayla has also spent time teaching. As a passionate maker, she has taught art classes in ceramics, fiber, and mixed media. As a gardener, she has taught in schools and has led adult workshops for the Vermont Garden Network. Outside of her work with NOFA-VT and Vermont FEED, Kayla loves to spend her time with friends, cooking, and creating.

Kayla stands outside.