Marina comes from Östergötland and grew up on a dairy farm. She followed her keen interest in animals and trained early in agriculture. Throughout the 90s, Marina worked as a farmer and developed new methods for organic pig farming.
She has since trained and worked in elderly care, disability, agriculture and journalism. Marina has a keen interest in society with a focus on rural conditions. Over the years, she has held various board positions in associations related to rural areas and agriculture. As editor of ”Småbrukaren”, Marina debated issues of small-scale farming conditions, preparedness and food sovereignty in various contexts.