Me: I am a resident of Montezuma County, Colorado, where the desert meets the mountains. My background is in environmental studies, writing, and graphic design. In May 2007 I graduated the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies with a Masters of Environmental Science. My Masters research focused on organic and alternative agriculture in the United States. I am interested in the economics of small- and medium-scale ecological (organic) farms, and how ecological farming, in both the United States and abroad, fits into larger political economy frameworks. I also have research interests and experience in the fields of environmental education and environmental justice.

I am currently pursuing my interests in the field of graphic and written communications, while remaining involved in grassroots food and farm movements in southwest Colorado.

Occupation: I work part time for Dragonfly Farms, a small farm that grows veggies and herbs for tea mixes. I am also employed as a photo editor for Bill Hatcher , a local photographer based in Dolores, Colorado. I was recently employed for the past year as a staff writer for the Cortez Journal in Cortez, Colorado. While there, I covered education, environment/energy, arts and entertainment, and other items for the paper. My occupational goal is to continue living a full life in one of the great small towns of the desert Southwest, performing a variety of activities that contribute to this amazing community. I also work as a freelance writer, editor, researcher, and graphic designer from as time allows.

Design: Design and aesthetics have long been a key part of my life and interests. In the past I have mostly done print design with Illustrator and InDesign (see SAGE magazine), You can now find links to my design work at Art Majeur

 

contact me: stephanie[at]stephanieogburn[dot]com