People
As much as we love the vegetables, we also love the people who work hard to make Red Wiggler Community Farm the place that it is.
Board of Directors
Red Wiggler, as a 501(c)3 non-profit, enjoys the benefit of an all volunteer Board of Directors.
As of January 2009 our Board includes the following community leaders:
- Marlene Michaelson, President
- Jon Pratt, Vice President
- Jim Hochron, Treasurer
- Jack Dillon, Secretary
- Chris Bruch
- Nancy Everett
- Jean Hochron
- Rob Murray
- Scott Richards
Staff Members
Liz Phalean
Volunteer Coordinator and Special Events
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Seasonal Growers
Our Seasonal Growers are refered to us by agencies like the Arc of Montgomery County, CSAAC, and SEEC-Maryland who provide adults with developmental disabilities support services. Thank you to the Arc of Montgomery County for providing support for our growers.
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Our Community Supported Agriculture Program
Our CSA Program is made up of 120 local households who participate in
our seasonal vegetable subscription service. These community members
visit the farm once a week throughout our 26 week harvest season.
These people form the backbone of our activities here at Red Wiggler.
They not only provide us with much needed revenue but they help cultivate
the Red Wiggler vision of creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and
inclusive community. These families often learn along side our growers which
vegetables grow in which season (no, tomatoes aren't harvested in June!), how
different vegetables grow in different conditions, and connect with where their
food comes from. The bottom line here is that this program provides valuable
social and business interaction for our growers.
In 2008 Red Wiggler recieved the "Light the Fire" merit award from the Arc of Maryland
In 2003 Red Wiggler recieved the "Agricultural Award" from the Department of Economic Development for innovative employemnt directions in the field of agriculture.