Rural Community Builder Name: Abigail Blinn

Community: Rogue Valley, OR (Jackson and Josephine Counties)

Role: RARE – Rogue Valley Food System Network & Rogue Valley Farm to School

What is one word or phrase that describes this person as an RCB: Powerful vulnerability!

Recognized by:  RARE Supervisor

Tell us a bit about what you appreciate about them as an RCB: So much! I appreciate Abigail’s sensibility. She has a good head on her shoulder and feet firmly on the ground. I appreciate how she is able and willing to expand her thinking and brainstorm about anything. She really is interested in understanding the different perspectives of different people and that is a key asset for a community builder. She truly wants to support people and make things better.