ABOUT

Amanda Koehler brings nearly a decade of experience in driving lasting, progressive change at the local, state, and federal levels.

She is a campaign strategist, grassroots and grasstops organizer, cross-sectoral coalition-builder, trainer, communicator, policy designer, and lobbyist.

Previously, Amanda worked as the Land Policy Associate Director for the National Young Farmers Coalition, as well as the Policy Manager for the Land Stewardship Project and Land Stewardship Action.

She has served as elected union leadership, on several nonprofit boards, and campaign manager for several successful political candidates in Minnesota.

She has a Master’s Degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership, is a former political candidate, and is an urban farmer based in Saint Paul, MN.

Current

• Deputy Director —Minnesota Democracy Defense Table

• Manager — Land, Capital, and Market Access Network

• Policy & Advocacy Consultant — Midwest Farmers of Color Collective

• Policy & Advocacy Consultant — Renewing the Countryside

Past

• Policy & Advocacy Consultant — Regenerative Agriculture Foundation

Authenticity / Community / Generosity / Persistence / Trust

My spouse, Willie, and I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota where we own and operate Maple Urban Farm. We raise organically-fed heritage breed laying hens, as well as over 75 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and cut flowers.

We sell our products direct-to-consumer and raise funds to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense food at no cost to North End Saint Paul neighbors facing financial stress.

We are passionate about regenerative systems — we steward a composting system, rainwater capture system, and perennial pollinator habitat and utilize practices that build our soil, reduce pest pressure, and bridge our plants and animals together.

We are owned by five cats and provide food, shelter, and medical care for a stray cat colony.

You can learn more about our urban farm here!