Dmitri Orion is lesbian farmer, cheesemonger, and writer, currently working behind the cheese case at Bedford Cheese Shop in Manhattan. They grew up farming and cooking throughout their youth and as an adult have become even more committed to supporting small makers and workers in both the agricultural and culinary industries, with a focus on farmstead cheesemaking and sustainable, equitable farming. They also teach some cheese classes at BCS in Manhattan, and make catering platters for private events, and in their free time try to learn handcrafting skills (currently: knitting and woodcarving). They can be found @topsoilandrain on Instagram.