People
Red Wiggler, as a 501(c)3 non-profit, enjoys the benefit of an all volunteer Board of Directors.
As of January 2007 our Board includes the following community leaders:
Marlene Michealson, President | Jon Pratt, Vice President |
Chris Bruch | Nancy Everett |
Jack Dillon | Jim Hochron | Jean Hochron
Our Staff includes:
Woody Woodroof, Founder and Executive Director
Adrienne Altstatt, Farm Manager |
Beth McCormack, Service Learning
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.
In 2005 there were 12 growers helping to produce the finest and healthiest vegetables in Montgomery County Maryland. More about the growers
Our Community Supported Agriculture program:
is made up of 80 local households who participate in our seasonal vegetable subscription service. These community members visit the farm once a week throughout our 20 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. more
Our Volunteer and Service Learning program:
exists to provide for the needs of our Community Farm while also cultivation learning opportunities for area youth with and without disabilities. In 2006 we enjoyed the support of more than 200 youth volunteers and nearly that many adults. Again, the bottom line here is that our growers enjoy a shared sense of accomplishment when they are working alongside others in the community towards the common goal of producing the healthiest, most delicious vegetables in the area. Our volunteer program contributes significantly to our vision. We are grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who have contributed their time to Red Wiggler since 1996. more
Creating fertile ground to nurture a healthy and inclusive community.