Testimonials

As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and the first woman elected to this office, I have made it one of my top priorities to position Florida agriculture at the forefront of innovation – and so many of the producers leading the way are women.  Amy’s book shows the many possibilities for women to continue moving the industry forward and should inspire all producers to become leaders in agriculture innovation for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable food production.  – Nikki Fried, Florida's 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services

“I am very enthusiastic about holding up these stories to inspire others, especially the next generation of women using their STEM backgrounds to make positive impacts in our communities and our world.  Women have always been an important part of agriculture but often not in visible leadership roles.  That has changed dramatically in recent years and I am excited about a future that has women in agtech leading change to make a difference for families across the globe.” – Karen Ross,  Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

“Amy Wu tells the stories of the underestimated women who are the driving force and changing face of agriculture in California. This book will serve as inspiration for the countless minority women who seek to be heard in rural America.” – Christine Chavez grew up in the Farmworker movement and currently works with underrepresented farmers and ranchers

 “Amy Wu has written a book that not only celebrates women innovators and entrepreneurs in food and agriculture, but also inspires the next generation of women to follow in their path.” – Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO, Hint, Inc. and Author Undaunted:  Overcoming Doubts and Doubters.  

“We learn about the world through stories, and through From Farms to Incubators, Amy Wu offers us tangible stories of leaders and innovations that are so often unseen because they are driven by women, especially women of color. May the stories in this collection inspire us to discover and learn from more of these creative leaders who are working to transform our food system.” Pei-Yee Woo, Director at Kitchen Table Advisors     

“Amy Wu has gifted us a wonderful book that shares the stories of women entrepreneurs and innovators in an industry where they’re grossly underrepresented: Agtech. Anyone thinking in pursuing careers in Agtech will feel represented and inspired to pursue their goals. In between the pages, young people will find a community, mentors, and role models. Amy Wu also gives us a unique glimpse into the important work these pioneers are doing from finding solutions to a food crisis to sustainable ways to grow food.” – Susana Vazquez, former reporter at The Salinas Californian

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Amy Wu, Founder & Chief Content Director, From Farms to Incubators

Amy Wu is an award-winning writer for the women’s ag and agtech movement. She is an entrepreneur and storyteller bridging the action in the field with the digital advances in the office and laboratory.

Amy is also the Founder and Creator of From Farms to Incubators, a multimedia platform that uses documentary, video, photography, and the written word to tell the stories of women leaders and innovators in agtech. It has a mission of highlighting women in food, farming, and farmtech, especially women of color. From Farms to Incubators includes a documentary that has been screened at SXSW and a book that was published in 2021 that profiles nearly 30 women founders in agtech.

In the book “From Farms to Incubators” Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture says, “I am very enthusiastic about holding up these stories to inspire others, especially the next generation of women using their STEM backgrounds to make positive impacts in our communities and our world. I am excited about a future that has women in agtech leading change to make a difference for families across the globe.” David Kirkpatrick, the founder of editor in chief of Techonomy Media, says of the book: “From Farms to Incubators takes us inside the lives and careers of many inspiring women innovators. You will never think of food and farms the same way again.”

Prior to starting From Farms to Incubators, Amy spent over two decades as an investigative reporter at media outfits including the USA Today Network, Time magazine, and she has contributed to The New York Times, HuffPost, and Wall Street Journal. She reported on agriculture and agtech for The Salinas Californian in Salinas, Calif.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from New York University and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is also an avid open swimmer and completed the 28.6 mile Manhattan Island Marathon swim in 2010. When not writing and swimming she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her cat Yul Brynner and considers herself a film buff.

If you would like Amy to speak at your event or conference, or to schedule an interview, please contact her at amy@farmstoincubators.com or click here.

Our Team

Deborah Yashar (Editor) leads mission-driven communications, design, and branding. Her experience is rooted in collaboration with farmers from
all walks of life to advance ecological agriculture and food
sovereignty.

Gaibi Dhiman (Former contributor) is a graduate in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University. She specializes in negotiations and peacebuilding. She was a digital extremism research fellow at Rise to Peace. She’s particularly interested in ventures that that mix technology and the social sciences. She likes to learn new skills from free online classes.

Chris Schodt (Former contributor) is a freelance journalist and video producer living in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. A graduate of the Berkeley School of Journalism, Chris started his career as a geologist in Minnesota before moving to the Bay to pursue video and media.

Beret Erway (Former contributor) is an experienced copy editor, covering finance (The Deal.com), insurance (The Insurance Advocate), medical and pharmaceuticals (ME Data guides, Physicians Desk Reference).  On the side, she has also done freelance work on art, biography and science fiction.

Susana Vázquez (Former contributor) is a freelance writer and translator/interpreter based in the Central Coast. She received her Bachelors from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied Spanish and Chicana/o Studies. She likes to talk about the beach, desserts, and, at the moment, how everyone needs to watch Rocketman (starring Taron Egerton).