Natasha Lantz is a community organizer, local food advocate, and farmer who is passionate about educating people to use food as their path to better living. For 8 years Natasha was the co-owner and manager of Dancing Crane Farm, a small sustainable farm and teaching center located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During that same time period, Natasha started the Education and Outreach Department at the Marquette Food Co-op. Much of her work with the Co-op has centered on eliminating the barriers that prevent people from connecting with their food. With the help of others, Natasha developed the Upper Peninsula Farm Directory, initiated farm tours, and helped organize farmers markets in her area. Natasha serves on a variety of local and state committees focused on building community via development of vibrant, local food networks. She firmly believes that food is more than something to fill the belly, it must also feed the soul.