Andrea DuVall

CO-FOUNDER & CORE STEWARD, BLUE RIDGE FOODSHED TRUST

Andrea is the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Mother Earth Food, a food hub she launched in 2012 to transform how communities connect with their local food sources. For the past 13 years, Andrea has built more than a business – she's nurtured relationships where farmers succeed and communities strengthen. Her innovative leadership has channeled over $9 million directly into the hands of more than 250 local and regional family farms, creating a ripple effect of economic vitality that strengthens the entire region.

At the heart of her work lies an unwavering commitment to her farm partners – developing outlets that prioritize fair market pricing and farmer sustainability. Through trusted partnerships with Bountiful Cities, FEAST, MANNA FoodBank, Impact Health, Asheville Buncombe Crisis Christian Ministry, Organic Growers School, Equal Plates Project, Appalachian Sustainable Agricultural Project, and the American Red Cross, she has woven Mother Earth Food into the fabric of the community, providing equitable access to fresh local food for households across the region.

Andrea's work demonstrates that when we reimagine local food systems with intention and heart, we create pathways to heal both our communities and our planet.