Cynthia Schaefer
Cynthia Schaefer
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Cynthia Schaefer is an author, herbalist, and regenerative homesteader now based in Rutherfordton, NC. A former financial advisor with 25 years of experience, she brings both practical and holistic wisdom to her teaching.
During her decades in South Florida, Cynthia served on the Town of Davie's Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee for eight years and co-founded The Caring Community, a nonprofit that created food bank gardens, backyard fruit gleaning programs, and educational initiatives in sustainability. She also founded the South Florida Edible Gardening, a thriving Meetup and Facebook group (10+ years) that shares collective wisdom with thousands of food growers across Florida.
Cynthia is also the author of four nonfiction books and one novel, which you can find at bit.ly/cynthiaschaefer. She continues to promote resilient, community-based food systems and stands at the crossroads of sustainability, holistic wellness, and education.
During her decades in South Florida, Cynthia served on the Town of Davie's Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee for eight years and co-founded The Caring Community, a nonprofit that created food bank gardens, backyard fruit gleaning programs, and educational initiatives in sustainability. She also founded the South Florida Edible Gardening, a thriving Meetup and Facebook group (10+ years) that shares collective wisdom with thousands of food growers across Florida.
Cynthia is also the author of four nonfiction books and one novel, which you can find at bit.ly/cynthiaschaefer. She continues to promote resilient, community-based food systems and stands at the crossroads of sustainability, holistic wellness, and education.
