Why have you chosen to be on the board?
Lori Cox owns and operates Roots Return Heritage Farm LLC in Carver, MN, leasing land to new sustainable farmers and practicing cover-cropping. A Minnesota native, she spent nearly 12 years in Seattle, attending Washington State University’s Small Farm Entrepreneur program and working at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Before farming, she had a 17-year corporate consulting career.
Lori serves on several boards, including the MN Ag Water Quality Certification program and the Board of Water and Soil Resources. She supports the University of Minnesota Bee Lab and College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources (CFANS) scholarships. Lori aligns with CURE’s mission, advocating for responsible environmental actions. She serves on CURE’s Board of Directors because she believes in their grassroots organizing and community involvement, which she sees as essential for creating a more viable and supportive future. Lori is a frequent speaker and writer on sustainable farming and environmental health, promoting agriculture as a solution alongside nature.
Lori Cox was elected to the CURE Board of Directors in 2025.