Stacy Kraker

Family-owned bulk and grocery foods manufacturer and distributor, Hummingbird Wholesale is dedicated to being a positive force for change in the organic food industry. Hummingbird works directly with family farms to source wholesome Organic food, with a focus on Pacific Northwest-grown products, thoughtfully curating and creating unique, artisanal products, such as their trademarked AwakenedTM Pumpkin Seeds and single origin honeys. Hummingbird serves a full variety of food businesses, from co-ops and regional retail chains, to restaurants, food service providers and manufacturers. At Hummingbird Wholesale, every relationship matters--more than a food distributor, they work closely with farmers, businesses and nonprofit organizations to promote sustainable agriculture, build regional food system infrastructure, and strengthen the organic community. http://www.hummingbirdwholesale.com/

World class organic trade conference—The Study of a Sustainable Food Future—focused on creating and sharing innovative programming and networking opportunities for organic trade and movement professionals, students, researchers, activists, farmers, non-profits and everything in between. With intensive training sessions, workshops, world class keynote speakers, amazing entertainment and networking, Organicology is a conference of its own class. Unlike most sustainable agriculture events, Organicology seeks to bring all of the stakeholder groups to the table to not only develop skills in their own areas of activity but to gain exposure to the challenges and accomplishments of those in other areas of the trade and movement.

Founded in 1978, employee and grower-owned Organically Grown Company (OGC) is the largest organic produce distributor in the Greater Pacific Northwest. From its warehouses in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and Des Moines and Spokane, Washington, OGC serves over 300 natural and fine foods stores and restaurants located throughout western Oregon and Washington, and retail and wholesale accounts in other western states and Canada. More than 90 % of OGC’s product line comes directly from over 400 growers and over 30 % of products sold come from Northwest farms. OGC’s trademarked LADYBUG brand represents over 30 family-owned and operated farms in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia and is sold in markets throughout the United States. OGC has been recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices including sourcing 100% renewable energy in facilities, support for fair trade and charitable giving.

Collaborative decision-making, visioning, strategic planning, staff management and conference planning for 501c(6) non-profit, natural foods and products, trade support organization.

Co-President of the Student Coalition Against Racism (SCAR) Teaching Assistant, Human Relations Department Graduated Summa Cum Laude, B.A. American Studies, Social Justice and Minor in Human Relations-Minority and Women's Studies, and Communications