Shan Wichmann has been working within the Philadelphia food system for nearly 10 years. Their experience of working on organic diversified vegetable farms, coupled with working in food retail gives them a unique perspective on the current structure of the food system and a passion for doing what they can to improve the way fresh food circulates in and around urban environments. They strive to connect people to how their food grows, and view food as a tool to build community. In their position of Farm Manager at Deaver Wellness Farm they connect patients facing food insecurity with fresh food, as well as assist the Farmer/Educator in ensuring that Deaver serves as an immersive education experience for a diverse audience.