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Mary Colombo - Farmer/Owner/Manager
I have always kept a garden and I was previously a geologist before I made the jump to be a full-time farmer in 2009. In farming I've found my tribe. I love being the crew leader since organizing and getting shit done are kind of my things. My passion for farming is mostly driven by my love of cooking, good food, nourishing others, and a hard day's work. In my "spare" time I bake, read, run, go camping, snuggle with cats, and travel. This past season, I grew out a bed of dye flowers and have now dove into the world of natural dyes and dyeing. My goal for 2020 is to find more personal time to unwind during the crazy time of the year. |
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Brian Shipman - Farmer/Owner/Boss Man
Running a farm is the realization of a dream that was inspired by a love of the outdoors and a background working with natural products like seafood, meats, plants and textiles. Building biodiversity and working with living soils on the farm is so inspiring. I thrive on rising to the diverse challenges we are constantly wrestling with, so I always carry a backpack full of hats: shade-tree mechanic, carpenter, cook, garbage man, you-name-it. You might find me flyfishing on the Clackamas, foraging for mushrooms, or catching freshies in your secret powder stash. 2020 goals: building a stronger community, more animals on the farm (you know who you are), and more time on the water/in the mountains. |
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Jessica Pavlenko - CSA and prop house manager
Farming was never something I dreamed of doing or thought I would ever do. I accidentally stumbled into it and along the way, I found something I am extremely passionate about. I thrive in organization and patterns, which have led me to taking on Propagation House duties as well as the CSA Program. When I am off the clock, I am a full time mom to a little boy, and as a family we enjoy taking walks to the park, reading cookbooks and cooking old Russian dishes my husband and I grew up eating. My goal in 2020 is to educate others on sustainable farming and out of that creating a stronger community that supports one another. |
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