Christian Kanlian
Lead Food Systems Consultant

Christian assists clients with the technical and supply chain aspects of their operations, bringing expertise in horticulture, plant genetics, and alternative food distribution models to Agritecture. After receiving his B.S. from the School of Integrative Plant Sciences at Cornell University, he managed the produce supply chain for Headwater Food Hub in Upstate NY. He has experience working directly with farmers as well as public and private procurement specialists. He is passionate about creating more equitable and resilient food systems that support responsible farmers, and engage consumers of all income levels.

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Food Supply Chains are Faltering: How Cities Can “Build Back Better”

Building Cross-Discipline Coalitions With Agritecture’s Food Systems Consultant

5 Focus Points For The USDA's New Office Of Urban Agriculture

Can Ancient Bacteria Mitigate The Harmful CO2 Effects Of Conventional Fertilizer?

Preparing Fiddleheads, May 2022

Any Student Any Meal: A Student Food Security Plan for Cornell University, May 2020

Reflections on Support Controlled Environment Agriculture in NYC, 2018

Needs Assessment for NYC CEA Industry (2017), Cornell Cooperative Extension