Taylor Holenbeck works as the Grower Services Coordinator at Happy Dirt, an organic produce distributor based in Durham, NC. Taylor works directly with farmers throughout the Southeast to connect them with resources, building out annual production plans, on-farm technical assistance, and advocating for regional organic small and medium-sized farms throughout the food system. Taylor also serves as the agribusiness representative on the administrative council of Southern SARE. Taylor grew up on a cattle ranch and farm in Central Kansas, and since moving to North Carolina 10 years ago, has worked on several small farms, helped start Durham Community Fridges, and plays in several rock n roll bands throughout the Triangle.