Gina Raicovich

(she/her)
Panelist

Gina has been working in agriculture for over 15 years and has spent seven years working as an experiential educator for North Carolina Outward Bound and other schools.  Along the way, she earned a masters in Environmental Studies with a focus on Sustainable Agriculture, as well as Master Gardener, Permaculture Design, and Master Meat Goat Producer certifications.  Combining her knowledge in experiential education and sustainable agriculture, she found a niche working with colleges wishing to create educational farms and curricula in sustainable agriculture.  She has a depth of experience raising grass-fed cattle, sheep, goats, and laying hens for both the institutions she has worked for as well as for her own farm.  Gina has owned and operated Sparrow Hill Farm since 2016 in Candler, where she lives with her daughter and raises heritage breed sheep.  She also offers coaching services for beginning farmers as well as sustainability consulting services for a wide range of organizations.