Our Team

Meet the individuals working to support farmers and strengthen our agricultural communities.

Eli Cohen - Executive Director Dakota Harvest of Hope

Eli Cohen

Executive Director

Eli has always had a passion for helping people. With his roots in North Dakota, he's been surrounded by farming all his life. He saw firsthand how farmers in his community were suffering, and set out to help them, founding Dakota Harvest of Hope.

Contact: eli@dakotaharvestofhope.org

Ben Thorseon - Financial and Programming Director Dakota Harvest of Hope

Benjamin Thoreson

Financial and Programming Director

Ben has a passion for farming and business, with both of his grandfathers being farmers in North Dakota. As a result, he has been involved with the agriculture his whole life and understands the associated struggles. Ben is a Patrol Leader and holds Star rank in his Boy Scout troop, where he helps lead activities and volunteers in his community.

Contact: ben@dakotaharvestofhope.org

Isaac Syverson - Volunteer Coordinator Dakota Harvest of Hope

Isaac Syverson

Volunteer Coordinator

Isaac has lived in the midwest all his life, and with his familial roots in farming, he has always enjoyed farm work. He is an avid supporter of aid for farmer and ecologcal conservation.