Kate Lambert, Farmer to Farmer Manager: Landowner Engagement

Kate joined Washington Farmland Trust in 2026 as the Farm to Farmer Manager. Her focus is on landowner outreach and engagement, fostering relationships and helping landowners explore opportunities to keep farmland in active agricultural use. Kate has a background in environmental science and organic farming. She is trained in field mapping and site assessment and previously worked at a geotechnical engineering firm in a field-based role. Kate also has hands-on experience working on small farms. Kate lives in the Skagit Valley with her partner, chickens, and dog. Outside of work, she enjoys woodworking, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Nayla J.C., Farm to Farmer Director

Nayla joined Washington Farmland Trust in 2021 to support farmers, landowners, and partners across the state through the Farm to Farmer program. As Farm to Farmer Director, Nayla helps farmers find land, build capacity, and access resources. Prior to this role, she worked as COO of a federally qualified health care center, as a small business development consultant, and as an independent project manager for various organizations and businesses. In her spare time, Nayla enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors, and playing the guitar.

Alex Machado, Farmer Collectives Manager

Alex Machado joined the Washington Farmland Trust team in 2023 as the Farmer Collectives Manager, bringing her passion for food sovereignty, land access, and cooperative development. This is a new role for Washington Farmland Trust that focuses on supporting farmer collectives and cooperatives with land access through the Farm to Farmer program. Alex brings a diverse professional background that has spanned fabrication, construction, ranching, inclusive community building, project management, and education. She is also bilingual and looks forward to serving Farm to Farmer clients in both English and Spanish. Alex is the owner and founder of Sundog Sheep Company in Spokane, where she currently resides and raises Navajo-Churro sheep for grass-fed lamb, hides, and wool, and offers targeted grazing services. In addition to her work with livestock, Alex is also a holistic management practitioner and the co-facilitator of New Cowgirl Camp. In her spare time, Alex enjoys spending time at the intersection of conservation and outdoor recreation: paddling, foraging, fishing, and subsistence hunting. Alex is an active member of the Hunters of Color Washington Chapter.