Corey Thomas
Farms for a New Generation Training and Resource SpecialistBiography
Corey (he/him/his) is the Program Coordinator for AFT’s Farms for a New Generation. Before joining AFT, he was the Education Director with Massaro Community Farm. Corey has spent the last 8 years working for a variety of farms including vegetable farms, diversified livestock operations, and fish hatcheries. He has spent the last few years in community programming and educational engagement through community gardens, afterschool programs, garden construction, and educational workshops. He is passionate about utilizing agricultural education and land access as a tool to strengthen communities, mitigate climate change, and create healthier livelihoods. He has a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s in curriculum and instruction with a concentration and certification in K-12 agriculture education.