Board Members
Olivia Fledderman
Olivia Fledderman is a registered dietitian who owns and operates her private practice and nutrition consulting business, Sprouted in Strength, LLC, out of the Batesville, Indiana area. As a dietitian, Olivia focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. She understands that the foods which a person eats can have a huge impact on their overall health and wellness.
In her personal life and with her clients, she encourages a whole foods approach in terms of nutrition. She is also passionate about supporting our local food systems and helping to connect consumers with local farmers/producers/growers. In her free time, Olivia enjoys spending time with family and friends and spending time outdoors. A few of her favorite hobbies include gardening, preserving foods, hiking and backpacking (especially exploring our National Parks), kayaking, and camping. Olivia has been involved with the Food and Growers Association since 2017, and she is excited to continue helping to strengthen our local food systems as a member of the FGA Board of Directors.
Emily Hartman
Emily Hartman is a real estate professional and owner of a personal cooking business based in Southeast Indiana. She studied real estate at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. She joined STNL Development following a stint in general construction and has built a career managing complex projects from planning to completion, gaining experience in collaboration, problem solving and stewardship.
Alongside her work in real estate, Emily founded a personal cooking business, Emily Hartman Cooking, where she offers private dinners, cooking classes, and kitchen resets. Her style highlights multicultural flavors while prioritizing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Emily’s love of food and farming began in childhood, when she spent summers picking blueberries at her father’s patch, a tradition that inspired her lifelong dream of starting a farm of her own.
Today, that same sense of connection fuels her passion for building community around the table, supporting regional growers, and making high quality, thoughtful food both approachable and meaningful for families. She also enjoys traveling, time with her husband and daughter, and finding inspiration in new experiences.
Tim Hunter
Tim Hunter has served the Batesville School Corporation for over 35 years and is currently the Director of Operations. A longtime Batesville resident, he grew up enjoying outdoor activities and sports, and continues to stay active through hiking and running. Tim and his wife, Trish, a healthcare professional, share a passion for farmers markets and agritourism. He brings his deep community roots and love of the outdoors to the Food and Growers Association Board, where he is committed to strengthening connections between local growers, the community, and the school system.