Our Team
Meet the Board
If you or someone you know is interested in running for the At-Large seat on the board, please send a short biographical paragraph and explain why you would like to serve on the board of directors of Meatsmith Co-op. Candidate bios should be sent to info@meatsmithcoop.com and must be received by April 2, 2024 to appear on the ballot. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the roles and responsibilities of board members.
April Prusia, President: Environmental scientist and heritage breed hog farmer in Green County, dedicated to connecting consumers to farmers, and farmers to the land and water they steward.
Heidi Hoff, Vice President: Animal nutritionist and educator within the School of Agriculture at UW-Platteville. Teaches a variety of classes and conducts applied research in livestock nutrition and management.
Sarah Boyd, Secretary: Trained chef and former owner of Vert Café in Verona, with years of experience on Epic’s innovative culinary team, now training as a butcher and eager to find new ways to feed the people of her community.
Jill Gaskell, Treasurer: Jill is a retired chemist and union steward. She lives on a small farm near Blanchardville with her husband where they have a large garden and raise bees, chickens, and sometimes a couple of hogs.
Peter Lammers, Director: Animal nutritionist and educator within the School of Agriculture at UW-Platteville. Teaches a variety of classes and conducts applied research in livestock nutrition and management.
Amos Mayberry, Director: As a farmer, Amos specializes in managing a small cattle herd, chicken flock, and a few hogs on hilly pasturelands. Working along with microscopic livestock, Amos moves all the critters across the farm to cycle carbon in the soil. A cycle that provides nutrient dense food to the community.
Morgan Sisson, Director: A farm and business manager for Larryville Gardens in Burlington, WI that focuses on sustainability and increased food access. A graduate of Madison College's Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery program.
Reach out to us with any comments or questions at info@MeatsmithCoop.com. We really want to hear from all of you and learn more about how we can make the cooperative an organization you can be proud to support!
April Prusia, President
Heidi Hoff, Vice President
Sarah Boyd, Secretary
Jill Gaskell, Treasurer
Peter Lammers, Director
Amos Mayberry, Director
Morgan Sisson, Director
In Cooperation With:
Meatsmith Co-op is all about working together as friends and neighbors. We've been fortunate to have the support of these fine organizations.
If you are interested in joining our board or one of our committees, please reach out; we'd love to hear from you!
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