Meet Our Team

Rae Miller has worked in the St. Louis local food system since 2010, staffing a farm stand at Tower Grove Farmers Market, working on vegetable and livestock farms, starting her own urban farm, and working in nonprofit sustainable agriculture roles. Rae played an integral role in founding the Known & Grown program in 2019 and has been part of the team and community since. Outside of her passion for farming, Rae loves tending to her family- children Maple and Wallace, partner Jarred, and pup Woolly.

Nicki, along with their family, founded HartBeet Farm, a diversified farm, in 2015 in Eolia, MO. HartBeet Farm was among the first farms to join the Known & Grown program. Nicki served on the Farmer Advisory Committee before officially joining the team in 2023. They bring along a passion for supporting other farmers, fostering mental health, and encouraging awareness about our food system. In their spare time, Nicki enjoys writing, baking, and spending time in nature alongside their wife, Katie.