Ruth was elected to the AAC board in 2017 as a representative for the Other Organizations sector. Ruth has over 30 years of experience working with farmers, rural communities, and farm organizations. Since establishing an independent consulting service in 2005, she has worked with a variety of farming systems. Ruth brings diversity and experience in farmer-centred knowledge sharing and facilitation of a community of practice for soil health and regenerative agriculture. Ruth is a lifelong learner and maintains accreditation as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA-ON).

Ruth currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Maitland Conservation Foundation and the Organic Council of Ontario.