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.
 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.
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.
Madison Kronk - harvest supervisor, store manager
Farming provides me the earth/body connection I had been lacking for so much of my life. While nurturing the land I am able to quiet my mind and trust my resilience, all while contributing to the nourishment of others. I look forward to diving deeper into this community and further developing a creative and intentional lifestyle.
Jami Epstein - field crew member, hype lady
After years of traveling and working professionally in kitchens, I decided it was time to learn more about where the food I was cooking actually came from.  I tried my hand at goat dairy farming, then veggies, and finally found my home in the Wild Roots family as the loud eager baby duckling.  At the farm, you can find me constantly covered in dirt and singing 90s songs to the seedlings and crew.  While at home, I’m usually diving deep into cooking projects, ceramics, and trying to figure out how to keep my indoor plants alive.