Areas of Expertise
Sustainable food systems
Policy, systems and environmental change strategies
Mixed methods for citizen science approaches
Food Story
Growing food has always been an integral part of Palmer’s life, starting with growing up on a farm. She was a member of 4-H where she learned how to grow and preserve produce, bake with new ingredients and communicate with others about food. When the weather allows, Palmer can be found in her own garden or experimenting with new foods to nourish her active lifestyle.
Academic History
R.D.N., University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019
M.S., Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, 2018
Thesis: Socio-ecological barriers and motivators to dry pulse consumption among low-income women in Iowa
B.S., Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, 2018