Kate Longfield is originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, although considers Vermont home. She is pursuing her master's in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont, specializing in agricultural science and environmental policy. Kate has served Vermont through the ECO AmeriCorps Program, both as Assistant Water Quality Program Coordinator for the Northwest Regional Planning Commission in St. Albans, and Assistant Planner for the Vermont Land Trust.

Kate currently works part time as the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition’s Program Manager, based in Middlebury. In all of these roles, Kate has worked closely with dairy, livestock, and diversified farmers on a range of conservation practices and water quality issues. She lives in Richmond with her partner Spencer and spends her free time hiking, skiing, and exploring the Green Mountains.

Prospective graduate students interested in learning more about research and experiences in the Rubenstein School may contact Kate.