Our Roots
In the fall of 2013, Ellen Walsh-Rosmann, a passionate advocate for local food systems, founded Farm Table Delivery (FTD) in Iowa. Ellen and her family were already running a growing CSA, but inspired by the need for a reliable market for local farmers and Shopper’s need to access to fresh, local foods in Harlan and surrounding areas, Ellen began sourcing a variety of products from local farmers.
Despite initial challenges, Ellen’s dedication and vision transformed Farm Table into a vital food hub, distributing locally sourced foods at wholesale prices throughout Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska to the finest retailers, restaurants, schools, pantries, and households.
Now, as Farm Table transitions to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the board and its director can carry this mission and vision forward to support local agriculture and community health.
Our Team
Leadership
Board
David Burr, President
David has built a career in food, from grocery to restaurants to manufacturing and distribution. In the early 2010’s, he had a food truck and restaurant concept centered around sourcing quality, local foods. Most recently, he sold his manufacturing and distribution company based in Omaha, NE, and is now working for Loffredo Fresh Foods, the company that acquired it. When he’s not working, he stays busy with his two young daughters and their activities, getting away to golf whenever possible.
Talia McGill, Treasurer
Talia McGill is the President/CEO of No More Empty Pots in Omaha, NE. She’s passionate about health and wellness and the role that local food plays in it. She believes in hard work and supporting local foods means supporting nearby producers and families who believe the same. Talia loves singing in her band and watching Ravens football with her family.
Tommy Hexter, Secretary
Tommy Hexter grew up on a small vegetable and egg farm in Central Virginia and now manages Grinnell Farm To Table food hub in Grinnell, Iowa. He’s a young person passionate about local food and economic development, and he also works in grassroots organizing about local food systems for Iowa Farmers Union. He is a proud Iowa transplant.
Natasha Hegmann
Natasha Hegmann discovered vegetable farming at the age of 15 and followed her passion for fresh local vegetables from southeast Iowa to South America, Montana, and then, 10 years later, back to her hometown. She runs Turkey River Farm with her husband, Pete, and works for Practical Farmers of Iowa as their Local Food and Horticulture Coordinator. Natasha enjoys taking on ambitious food preservation projects at home and exploring farms and rural places around the world with her husband and son.
Emily Wynn
Emily Wynn is the Agriculture Education Coordinator for the Iowa State Fair where she is responsible for the Fair’s Agricultural Education programming. Emily, her husband Jeff, and the rest of her family own Brewer Family Farms, LLC a meat business centered on providing farm raised, locally produced beef and pork to customers across Iowa and the Nation on their diversified livestock farm in central Iowa.
Executive Director
Michelle Dill
Michelle is the accidental founder of Big Green Tomato, gaining recognition throughout the Midwest for her gluten-free, allergen-friendly granola. She is a passionate food systems advocate and former food brand with Farm Table Delivery. She has dedicated over a decade to empowering small producers, optimizing supply chains, and nurturing entrepreneurial food enterprises in both Iowa and Nebraska.
Her 25-year tenure in nonprofit executive leadership and fundraising, coupled with her commitment to local, sustainable sourcing drives Farm Table’s growth and mission success, ensuring excellence for Shoppers, Producers, and Communities.
For fun, she and her husband Jack enjoy trying new recipes and canning their garden-harvested salsas, hot peppers, and pickles. Together, they try to keep up with their favorite teenager. Michelle is also known as the world’s okayest runner with a commitment to a lifetime of active living and healthy eating.
Staff
Billie Hazzard, Sales
As the Sales Manager at Farm Table Delivery, I love working with customers and supporting local farms. When I’m not helping you find your favorite items, I’m busy raising chickens and ducks and building a homestead with my family. Join me in celebrating local goodness and fresh, delicious food!
Cory Stowe, Admin
Jordan Hansen, Lead Driver
Delivering for Farm Table has allowed me to build relationships with local producers and share a sense of community and purpose. Developing personal connections has deepened my appreciation for the products we are able to provide. I have taken a lot of pride in strengthening relationships and building trust with each producer, restaurant, school, and food bank that we’ve been fortunate enough to cross paths with.
In my free time, I enjoy cheering on the Hawkeyes and going to concerts!
Amy Tabor, Warehouse
Service Excellence is a motto I’ve worked, lived, and studied by for years. I work to provide customers this same service in my work at Farm Table Delivery. My hope is our customers will experience joy from our important work and service to shoppers and Producers.
When I’m not at work, you will find me living my creative side: painting, poetry, and storytelling with my family.
Clint Schnase, last mile driver – Omaha