Katrina Frey

After graduating with an English degree from Earlham College in Richmond, IN, Katrina Frey headed west and apprenticed with British  biodynamic/French intensive horticulturist, Alan Chadwick, in northern California.  There she met her husband Jonathan Frey, and together in 1980 they founded the first organic winery in the US, Frey Vineyards.  Katrina is the Director of Sales and Marketing, and also serves as the president of the board for Demeter US, the certifier for Biodynamic® farms.  She was the fundraiser for Mendocino County’s successful ban on GMO’s.  Katrina has been a featured speaker for organic farm issues at the Natural Products Expo East, the All Things Organic show and the Sustainable Brands conference.  She is an avid perennial gardener and beekeeper.  You can read her blog about bees at www.freywines.com.