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Kristin Benson

Kristin works to support farmer and landowner economic and environmental sustainability in the Northeast. 

Kristin grew up in a dairy farming family in Gorham, Maine and became passionate about agricultural sustainability early on. She received her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Southern Maine and her Master’s in International Agriculture and Rural Development from Cornell University. She has a background in curriculum development and agricultural sustainability and hopes to support farmers as they transition to climate smart practices. In her spare time, Kristin loves to spend time outside with people skiing, hiking, and sitting in the sun. 

Kristin Benson

Title/Position

  • Climate Change Mitigation Outreach and Education ORISE Fellow

Affiliation

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Phone Number

Email

kristin.benson@usda.gov

Focus Area

  • Climate Mitigation
  • Curriculum Development
  • National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)