Dylan Upperman is currently pursuing a PhD in Geography, where his research examines the relationships and networks of labor, care, and education within Farm to School programming across West Virginia. He holds a BS in Environmental, Soil, and Water Sciences and an MA in Geography from West Virginia University. Dylan has worked extensively with the Center for Resilient Communities as both an intern and mentor in the Sustainable Development Internship and Appalachian Food Justice Institute, collaborating with farmers, organizations, and students across the state to advance food systems transformation. His ongoing work as a graduate student at the CRC focuses on how Farm to School programming is shaped by federal and state legislation, while also exploring how grassroots producer-school networks can organize to build resilience in the face of shifting funding landscapes.