Donna Pearson McClish
Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc.
Wichita, KS USA
"Farming is a viable occupation. It’s worthwhile. We need our farmers."
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Day In The Life
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
My parents purchased our farm back in 1968 and my family has been farming it ever since.
2.
I ran a consulting company for a while, which allowed me to gain experience in rules, regulations, and government policy.
3.
In 2014, we started Common Ground Mobile Market and Mobile Food Hub, a mobile farmer’s market.
4.
Common Ground started with seven senior centers and has since grown to deliver local produce bi-weekly to 35 sites in multiple counties.
5.
In addition to my work with Common Ground, I also serve on several boards, including the National Farmers Union policy committee, the Kansas Farmers Union, and the Kansas State Extension Board.