Karla has worked as the small acreage specialist since 2023, focusing on providing private landowners the tools and resources to become good stewards of their land by preserving their natural resources and implementing conservation practices. Karla is passionate about meeting landowners where they are and helping them create management plans for their properties. She is also passionate about local food systems and helping beginning farmers and ranchers get started. Karla has experience in nutrient management and utilizing animal waste as a means to supply nutrients to the soil and prevent water pollution.