Stephanie Hancey

Biography

Stephanie Hancey is a permaculture systems creator.

Raised on a dairy and grain farm in Southern Idaho, her work has taken her from traditional agriculture to off-grid living, earth building, and the application of regenerative practices to agroforestry in the Oregon rainforest, and many places in between.

She has developed her own practical approach to creating systems and solving common problems facing her communities. Along the way, she has consulted and gardened throughout Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Stephanie has a particular love for biodynamics and French intensive systems for their ability to produce an extraordinary amount of food from a small piece of land through thoughtful planning, healthy soil, and intentional use of space.

Her work centers on leading land-based projects, developing new approaches to growing, and bringing people and resources together to turn ideas into reality. She is returning to Utah State University for 2026–2027 to continue leading the Logan Permaculture Initiative and help shape where the garden goes next.

When she is not working with plants, Stephanie loves spending time with her family, hiking, paddle boarding, foraging for mushrooms and wild edibles, and exploring the world through her adventure photography, where she captures meaningful moments for families, couples, and fellow adventurers.