Program Manager

Doris Mittasch works on American Farmland Trust’s Growing Local initiative, and she develops, edits and produces reports and educational materials. On staff since 2001, she has also managed workshops, events and national-level conferences.

Her American Farmland Trust achievements include the production of a series of farmland owner guides on conservation, profitability and sustainability, along with two key publications: Cost of Community Services: Making the Case for Conservation and Your Land is Your Legacy: A Guide to Planning for the Future of Your Farm. She is committed to a holistic approach to farmland preservation and to sustaining vibrant, prosperous communities.

Doris worked previously as assistant to the editor of Worcester County Newspapers, then as director of publications for Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, where she was responsible for the museum’s membership, marketing, teaching resource, exhibit and scholarly publications. She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Maine and completed writing coursework at Harvard University and Emerson College.

Contact Information
1 Short St., Suite 2
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4593 x27
dmittasch@farmland.org