Cody Hopkins

CEO at Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative

Cody Hopkins has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as CEO at Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative, where they have been since 2014. In this role, Cody leads a group of small-scale family farmers to transform the meat production industry in the USA, implementing innovative agricultural methods and practices.

Prior to their role at Grass Roots, Cody co-founded Falling Sky Farm in 2006, and they founded Conway Locally Grown in 2008. Falling Sky Farm is a sustainable farm, while Conway Locally Grown is an online farmers market connecting central Arkansas farmers to consumers.

Before entering the agricultural sector, Cody worked as the Head Baker at Serenity Farm Bread Company from 2004 to 2006. Cody also worked as a Physics and Mathematics Teacher at Bishop Hendricken Catholic High School from 2001 to 2003.

Overall, Cody Hopkins has gained extensive experience in the field of sustainable farming, entrepreneurship, and education throughout their career.

Cody Hopkins obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Physics from Hendrix College, where they studied from 1997 to 2001.

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Timeline

  • CEO

    July, 2014 - present