We are excited to expand our team with a new regional position, as well as increased capacity to serve farmers, landowners, and partners in Maine. This new talent will allow us to further grow our reach and deepen our expertise.
Please welcome Johanna and Amelia to the Land For Good team!
Johanna Rosen, New England Program Manager.
This new manager position will fill a key role in the organization to advise and educate farmers, landowners, organizations, and agencies on farmland access and transfer planning, particularly in southern New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut), and support region-wide program development and delivery.
Johanna brings over 20 years of experience in roles providing project management and coordination within nonprofit organizations and networks focused on land, agriculture, and food, and a personal dedication to just transition.
Jo has worked with partners including Food Solutions New England, Equity Trust, and Agrarian Trust. Jo also worked in urban agriculture in Philadelphia, and her interest in land grew in part out of the experience of operating a nonprofit educational farm on public land without secure tenure. That led her to focus on farmland affordability and community ownership models as part of her commitment to equity and justice. Jo also operates Meadowhawk Farm, growing seeds for Truelove Seeds along with vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs on a small scale, on Pocumtuc land in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts.
“I am honored to join the Land For Good team to support farmers to ensure they can continue to care for the land and to provide their communities with food and fiber,” shared Johanna. “I’m particularly excited about managing Land For Good’s work under the new Massachusetts Farmland Partnership Program grant, building relationships, and fostering connections. And I look forward to participating in strategic planning and organization-wide leadership to expand our impact in New England and beyond.”
Johanna’s background in community agriculture and regional food systems is a welcome addition to the team.
Amelia Tutmalria Evans-Brown, field agent covering Maine and New Hampshire.
Amelia has excelled at cultivating relationships across diverse audiences. She approaches every initiative with optimism, professionalism, and a deep belief in the power of community. She has a passion for building resilient food systems and a proven track record of approaching her work with integrity, cultural sensitivity, and a forward-thinking mindset that aims to build lasting resilience for Tribal and rural communities.
Amelia is an active third-generation Yup’ik/Peskotomuhkati farmer, agricultural leader, and educator with a lifelong commitment to land stewardship, food sovereignty, and community resilience. Her work is deeply rooted in Indigenous values, blending traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices to support sustainable and regenerative food systems. She is currently a student at University of Alaska Fairbanks, studying Zoology, Linguistics, and Tribal Government, further strengthening her interdisciplinary approach to agriculture, land, and culture.
Amelia is also a National Poultry Educator, 4-H & FFA Alumni, podcaster, and established writer who has been advocating for agriculture and rural communities her entire life. Raised in agriculture and deeply rooted in it, she brings both lived experience and leadership to every space she steps into.
As a lifelong Farm Bureau member and Farm Bill advocate, she has spent years traveling to Washington, D.C. to ensure farmers’ voices are heard at the national level. Within her community, she serves as the Strafford County Chair on the USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee, where she continues to work locally, supporting producers and strengthening agricultural systems on the ground. Her previous work with the Intertribal Agriculture Council further reflects her commitment to Tribal producers and rural communities nationwide through her Poultry Webinar Series, Technical Support and AG Education.
“I believe land is more than an asset, it’s a responsibility!” shared Amelia “Whether it’s supporting farm seekers, guiding transitions, or working with landowners, I’m excited to support farmers at every stage while strengthening the connection between community, culture, and agriculture, and helping to create pathways that allow farmers and communities to thrive for generations to come!”
Amelia brings a depth of knowledge and strong vision for the future of food sovereignty to our stellar team.
At Land For Good, we are grateful to be surrounded by an experienced team, thoughtful and knowledgeable partners, and a Board of Directors whose commitment runs deep.
