EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS · COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kahrna C. Stimley’s Role in Jackson’s Fresh Collective.
Connecting municipal services, farmers, businesses, funders, and community partners to advance fresh food access and opportunity in Jackson.
A shared vision. A coordinated approach.
As Program Architect for Jackson’s Fresh Collective’s memorandum of understanding, Kahrna C. Stimley, Ed.S., helped shape a platform connecting municipal services with farmers, businesses, institutions, funders, community partners, and residents.
Her contribution reflects the value of bringing people and resources together around a shared community need.
Community recognition
Foot Print Farms Is Planting a Different Vision for Jackson
By Abby Woods · Jackson Association of Neighborhoods · September 29, 2026
The feature highlights Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott’s vision for Foot Print Farms and recognizes Stimley’s contribution to a partnership supporting food access, agricultural education, and neighborhood opportunity. The City Council unanimously approved the agreement on June 23, 2026.
Read “Foot Print Farms Is Planting a Different Vision for Jackson”
Connecting strategy with public purpose.
Jackson’s Fresh Collective offers a framework for collaboration across agriculture, municipal services, and community organizations—with opportunities for older adults and younger residents to learn and participate together.
For community leaders, this initiative illustrates the importance of connecting a shared vision with clear roles and practical programming. It creates opportunities to bring older adults, young people, farmers, and neighborhood organizations into the same conversation.
Explore Kahrna Stimley’s professional profile and Stimley Consulting for more perspectives on strategy, program leadership, and partnerships.