Author Danny Swan

Danny Swan

Hailing from Morgantown, WV, Danny came to Wheeling to attend Wheeling Jesuit University and never left. Danny began his food-systems endeavors while working with youth at the Laughlin Memorial Chapel. A desire to connect the kids to meaningful work and outdoor experiences grew into a small "youth garden," which grew into an urban farm, which evolved into the vertically-integrated food systems nonprofit he called Grow Ohio Valley. A founder of GrowOV, Danny served as its Executive Director for 5 years, is the recipient of a 2021 Beacon award, two successful ARC POWER awards, and continues to champion new initiatives within the organization. Danny hopes to see a food system that connects people to productive work, raucous fun, and strong health outcomes.

Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason Koegler

Danny Swan

December 19, 2022

Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Here are Danny’s ref...

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