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Genesee Land Trust Inc.

Great Lakes Farm Navigator

Biography

Genesee Land Trust Inc. (GLT) preserves and protects natural lands and waterways in the greater Rochester region. They support wildlife habitat, locally grown food, and connections to nature for everyone. GLT owns and manages public nature preserves across the region and partners with towns to create public nature parks where they facilitate walks and events for youth and families. They also work with agricultural landowners to conserve their land, restricting future development and ensuring land is available for future generations.

Genesee Land Trust is represented by Amanda Grisa (she/her).

Amanda leads our farmland protection team and works with individuals interested in protecting their farmland or looking for land to farm. Amanda currently co-owns and farms in Naples, NY. She and her husband and run a market vegetable farm that sells to farmers market and a regional co-op. They are in the Bristol hills and get beautiful views with many quick trips to waterfalls, lakes, and large state forests.

Favorite outdoor activity: Exploring the Finger Lakes on cross-country skis.

Fun fact: Her favorite snack is French breakfast radishes straight from the field.

Learn more about Genesee Land Trust Inc.

Genesee Land Trust Inc. is a participating Navigator organization in Protecting the Great Lakes Through a Farm Navigator Network project.