Kristina J Baker

Kristina J. Baker supports the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center’s acquisition mission within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, managing complex procurement initiatives that enable land conservation, soil health restoration, and rural infrastructure development. She oversees the solicitation and award of technical and engineering services critical to field-level conservation programs, including easement management, environmental remediation, and data-driven agricultural planning. Her acquisitions primarily involve professional services and construction-related contracts aligned with federal conservation objectives, ensuring compliance with USDA’s mission to sustain productive land use and natural resource stewardship. Baker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PROJECTELLA LLC, HOMESTEAD SERVICES, LLC, and JANIE B LLC, firms recognized for their expertise in conservation engineering, land management services, and rural program implementation. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and mission alignment, often engaging small and specialized firms capable of delivering site-specific solutions for remote or ecologically sensitive areas. These collaborations reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated experience in environmental compliance and agricultural land use planning. Her contracting activity reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 35% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 5% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small entities in the conservation and environmental services sectors. Baker’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in remediation services (562910) and research supporting social science applications in agricultural policy. She routinely acquires services related to conservation easement enforcement, erosion control, habitat restoration, and infrastructure supporting rural conservation programs, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with USDA’s environmental and land-use frameworks.