Kirtrina M. Baxter, M.A. is a dedicated mother, drummer, and afroecologist. She is committed to assisting Black and Brown growers get access to land to grow food and community, nationally and in Philadelphia, where she also co-organizes Soil Generation (SG). SG is a Black and Brown-led coalition of food justice activists that work within a racial and economic justice framework to help inform policy, provide community education and support growers in the city. An educator and trainer of afroecology with Black Dirt Farm Collective, she loves getting her hands dirty and meeting kindred spirits. Kirtrina is a board member of Mill Creek Farm and CoFed, as well, she sits on the leadership teams of the National Black Food and Justice Alliance, Climate Justice Alliance and HEAL Food Alliance. In 2008, she received her M.A. from Union Institute and University in Cultural Studies.