08/14/2026
We couldn’t share the stories in our pages without our contributors. Allow us to introduce you to some of the talent behind our latest issue.
Writers:
Tina Gustafson is a Coconino Master Gardener with over a decade of gardening experience. She helps people grow food for themselves and their pollinators through educational workshops, garden consultations, and coaching through her business,
Vincent Murray, MA, is an architectural/public historian with Arizona Historical Research. In addition to his research,he has also written articles for Arizona Highways, the Arizona Republic, True West Magazine, and authored the book Gila Bend.
Kate O’Neill is a longtime food systems strategist whose work includes building stronger local networks and expanding access to affordable, healthy food for everyone.
Tom Pitts is an author, business consultant, and grant writer. He served many years on the board of directors of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, where he conducted a series of Rural Economic Development Roundtables throughout the state.
Rebecca Serratos is a passionate local food advocate who works across the food system, spearheading network building, resource facilitation, and market opportunities.
Jennie Wolfe's exploration of the intersection between food and community has led her to care for and teach at several school gardens, work on a variety of farms, and study food systems at the Master's level.
Photographers:
Kelby Foutz is a photographer based in Northern and Central Arizona. She focuses on product, performance, and portrait photography. .f_photography
Beth Staub’s work includes candid and posed portraits, events, and spontaneous moments that reflect humanity’s presence within a broader natural context. See more of her work
Pat Warwick has been involved with photography for over 40 years, first as a wedding and portrait photographer and then shooting what he loves: the land. See his work at The Art Hive Prescott
Illustrator:
Erin’s Hambrick’s portfolio encompasses a range of traditional pieces, public art installations, graphic design, cartography, and illustrations.
