Sara Medina is a mother, Master Gardener, sustainable agriculture professional, and board member of Black Urban Farmers Association (BUFA), where she supports human resources and program management and works to expand access to pesticide-free produce in BIPOC communities. Sara comes from four generations of corn farmers in Mexico. After immigrating to the United States at four years old, she grew up in the farmworker community of Linden while maintaining close ties to Stockton throughout her childhood. She has now called Stockton home for nearly a decade.

Agriculture has remained an important part of Sara’s life. She and her husband spent two years managing an urban farm in Stockton, where they lived on-site in a converted school bus, raised chickens, grew food, and hosted community farm stands. She later worked as a sustainable agriculture manager, supporting Delta farmers with resources and practices related to soil health, water management, conservation, and sustainable farming.

Sara’s experiences as the daughter of Mexican farmers, and an immigrant have shaped how she thinks about food, land, community, and belonging. She believes healthy food should be accessible to everyone. Outside of her community and agricultural work, Sara enjoys gardening, reading, and whitewater rafting.