Urban Farmer, New Haven

Xochitl loves agriculture because can spiritually connect with her indigenous ancestors while farming in the same urban environment where she was raised. 

Besides growing and providing affordable organic produce for her community, she is also a board member of the New Haven Environmental Advisory Council and for Urban Resources Initiative. 

Executive director of Green Village Initiative in Bridgeport, CT

Owner-operator at Lathrop Farmstead in Lebanon, CT

Owner-operator at SEAmarron Farmstead in Danbury, CT

Owner-operator at SEAmarron Farmstead in Danbury, CT

Owner-operator ABC Family Farms in Bridgeport, CT

Manager of market garden at Trillium Brewing Company in Stonington, CT

Owner-operator of Muddy Roots Farm in Wallingford, CT

Owner-operator of River Ridge Farm and Market in Putnam, CT.

MC has been farming for the past 6 seasons at a wide variety of different vegetable operations. She is passionate about building political community between farmers and growing strong networks to make land and resources more accessible. Please contact her and the alliance at newctfarmers@gmail.com.