Taylor La Ravia

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER STATE COORDINATOR

602-956-0909 ext 79
taylor@localfirstaz.com

With two degrees in agriculture, more than 5 years of experience in small-scale farming and a passion for designing programs to increase agricultural literacy, Taylor facilitates Arizona’s participation in the development and launch of the new Southwest Regional Food Business Center. Created by the USDA and led by the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Southwest Regional Food Business Center provides support for small-scale farmers and producers across Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah through coordination, business assistance and capacity building.

Hometown:
Sun Valley, California

What I Love Most About Arizona:
The diverse landscape. You can drive 2 hours in any direction and be somewhere completely different!

Education/Training:
B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems from UC Davis and a Masters in Plant Health Management from OSU

Favorite Movie:
LOTR trilogy

Favorite Book:
Inkheart

Favorite Local Business:
Arizona Wilderness

Favorite Arizona Destination:
Flagstaff, Prescott, Cottonwood

If I'm Not at the LFA Offices, You Can Find Me:
At home, camping, hiking, or kayaking with my husband and our pup, Ammi.

Passions:
Gardening, flowers, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, playing piano