Ashlee is a queer black woman farmer, wife, and mother and founder of Brown Girl Farms in Hayward, California. Birthed from a belief that queer, black, women farmers need more representation and celebration in the growing world, Ashlee Johnson-Geisse created Brown Girl Farms. The farm  serves to spread loving intention to community through market vegetables, African American heritage crops, and unique seasonal flower bouquets. 

Ashlee holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of San Francisco and is grateful to have 13+ years of experience in environmental and outdoor education. Ashlee is grateful for the opportunity to build community through Brown Girl Farms and looks forward to continuing to provide nourishment to the Bay Area community.