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A distinguished Kellogg Food & Society Policy Fellow, Lisa�s work showcases the story and economic vitality of female farmers and rural women entrepreneurs. Kivirist is co-author, with her husband, John Ivanko, of the award-winning ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits, a fresh approach to entrepreneurial thinking that blends protecting the planet with small business pragmatics and Rural Renaissance: Renewing the Quest for the Good Life, capturing the American dream of farm living for contemporary times.
In addition to directing the Rural Women�s Project for the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), Kivirist writes a column spotlighting national policy issues for the Women, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN) and also writes for publications such as Hobby Farm Home and blogs regularly for Green Options Media. She is a lead writer for Renewing the Countryside, a non-profit organization showcasing rural entrepreneurial and agricultural success stories.
Kivirist runs the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed and Breakfast with her family on their farm in southwest Wisconsin, completely powered by renewable energy and considered amongst the �Top Ten Eco-Destinations in North America.� Her culinary focus on organic, local and seasonal cuisine earned recognition in publications from Vegetarian Times to Country Woman and inspired her cookbook, Edible Earth: Savoring the Good Life with Vegetarian Recipes from Inn Serendipity.
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