Charlotte French fills position of Communications Coordinator

Hello,

Charlotte French and family found morels on their Easter Egg hunt!

I am thrilled to be taking on the position of Communications Coordinator for Kansas Rural Center. Some of you may already know me from various KRC events and other goings-on in our state, but here is a little background for those who don't.

I am a small-town farm kid. I grew up in Rossville, where I was in 4-H and FFA. My family owned a cow-calf operation which I helped manage late into my 20's. My family still has our row crops which I am learning to manage for when someone new has to take over.

I love farming and farmers. Growing up, I had the honor of sharing many meals with the local farmers at "Swirley Top," Rossville's former greasy spoon. Small towns and rural lifestyles are a special part of our culture and the backbone of America. While my early years signal a conventional farm and ranch upbringing, it must be known that I care very deeply about the state of our planet and the practices that affect it.

I view myself as an environmentalist through the lens of my work at Ogden Publications and Farming Unlimited, volunteering with our local Sierra Club, and through my personal life. I drive a plug-in hybrid, practice lasagna layers in my garden, and am currently developing a passive solar greenhouse from the foundation of my parents' former barn. My six-year-old daughter, Claire, proudly recycles, adventures outside, and has deep empathy for life and "Mother Earth," for which I proudly take credit.

I understand how the livelihoods of rural Americans directly influences progress. I am looking forward to using my knowledge of communications to passionately work to educate, bridge gaps, strengthen our communities and food systems through KRC's mission.

All my best,

Charlotte French

You can contact Charlotte at charlotte@kansasruralcenter.org or 866.579.5469