Early Roots and the Spark of Curiosity
Monika Briscoe grew up in a small family run farm on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, surrounded by wild strawberry patches and heirloom vegetable rows. Though rooted in rural rhythms, she always felt a pull toward broader horizons. Summers spent in farmers’ markets and volunteer visits to community gardens ignited her fascination with locally grown, sustainable food, and seeded a lifelong interest in how thoughtful cultivation nourishes both body and earth. That early mix of hands on growing experience and a wide, curious gaze laid the foundation for her approach: practical, grounded, yet open heartedly expansive.
Academic Journey and Professional Crossroads
Monika’s path was neither strictly traditional nor self-taught she pursued a degree in Environmental Science at a liberal arts college, with special emphasis on agroecology and food systems. After graduation, she landed a role in product development for a small scale organic condiment company. There, she learned the intricacies of sourcing non-GMO ingredients, navigating certification, and translating wholesome values into shelf products. Though the urban setting of Portland presented a dynamic contrast to her rural upbringing, Monika navigated it with both eagerness and a touch of nostalgia always remembering the hum of bees at the family farm amid city office deadlines.
A Turning Point Toward Shared Knowledge
In her mid-40s, Monika recognized that her truest joy was not only in crafting products but in helping others understand the ‘why’ behind ingredient labels, seasonal produce, and organic certification. In late 2024, she authored a well received guest piece on a regional site demystifying “USDA Organic vs. ‘All Natural’,” and readers flooded her inbox with real questions. That sparked a turning point what if she created a platform that answered everyday curiosity in clear, friendly, trustworthy ways?
Launching made-organics.com: A Personal Mission
In early 2025, Monika launched made-organics.com, a blog dedicated to insightful, easy to understand articles on organic foods and products. Drawing from her family’s deep familiarity with farming, her academic lens on environmental impact, and her production line savvy, she crafts each post to help readers make small yet meaningful shifts toward organic choices. Whether explaining crop rotation benefits, walking through reading ingredient lists, or spotlighting responsible brands, she writes with a tone both informed and inviting. Now, based in a vibrant co-working loft in downtown Portland, she balances local farmers’ market visits with writing and early morning research, blending community and content-creation in ways that feel fresh, honest, and uniquely hers.