Dylan Upperman is currently pursuing an MA in Geography and is interested in food system transformation in West Virginia. He previously received a BS in Environmental, Soil, and Water sciences at WVU with a minor in Geography. He has worked at the CRC as an intern and mentor in the SDI and AFJI programs, working in various capacities with farmers, organizations, and students throughout the state. His research interest lies in advancing access to small-scale, regenerative agriculture through critical education around the food system, exploring the ways in which West Virginia producers can help enable a future generation of farmers to meaningfully engage in food production for their communities.