Rob Goldfarb, Development Director
Being part of the sea, sailing the Caribbean I used to be called, "Rob the Noble Pirate".  But now that I joined The FARM Institute in the fall of 2005 as the Camp and Events Director, you can now call me “Rob the Noble Sheep”. [more]

Sidney Morris, Manager of Education Programs
The FARM Institute has hired longtime Island educator Sidney Morris to fill the new position of year 'round Manager of Education Programs. With the creation of this new position, TFI can better serve the helping hands of children and adults who are seeking to experience the dynamic cycles of a working farm. [more]

Ray Conner, Assistant Education Director
Ray Conner loves to learn new things, and facilitate other people's learning.  She's recently married and somewhat stationary, after spending over four years living and sailing aboard a 44-foot steel ketch with her now husband; negotiating wind, waves, and (often economic) tides..... [more]

Chrissy Kinsman, Business Manager
I joined The FARM Institute in the fall of 2005, and quickly realized that it is an ideal place to work. The Farm allows me to work in a place where my beliefs about sustainability and organic life are supported.... [more]

Wesley Wood, Lead Farm Hand
I was delighted to join The FARM Institute team in February of 2006. I was exposed to cranberry farming as a child and remembering all the fun I had back then makes me look forward to all the fun to come. [more]

Cathy Verost, Development Assistant
As the Development Assistant at the FARM Institute beginning in Fall 2008, I am excited to not only expand my understanding of development work, but also to become more knowledgeable on sustainability, farming and educating young people on the importance of caring for our earth and life. [more]

Kristin MacDonald, WISP Manager
I am arriving here at the FARM Institute after spending the previous six seasons on organic and biodynamic farms in Vermont, Hawaii, and northern New Mexico. [more]

Mary Baker, Farmer/Teacher
I am happy to introduce myself as part the FARM Institute staff. I began at the FARM as a volunteer two years ago and quickly became enamored with the place. Between the friendly staff, the variety of animals and this special piece of property next to South Beach, I couldn’t think of another place I would rather spend my time. [more]

Sara Hoffman, Farmer/Teacher
I am so happy to be working at The Farm Institute this summer! Teacher/Farmer Jeremy and I moved to the island from Maine last year, and we are excited to start a new chapter of our lives here. [more]

Tommy Montana, Farmer/Teacher
Legendary Rancher and Farming Celebrity, Tommy Montana, hails from the fly-fishing waters of Pride, Montana. He was recruited by The Farm Institute for his trademark "Hot Dog" style.... [more]

Julie Olson, Farm Hand
Hi! I'm Julie Olson and I recently became The FARM Institutes farm hand. I made the long swim over to the Vineyard from my hometown of Dennis where I was fed up of serving people fish. My farming career started when I was a wee youngster.... [more]

Joe Cleinman, Farmer/Teacher
The history of Joe Cleinman is unknown to most and appreciated by even fewer. Born in the foothills of the Catskills of upstate New York to a librarian, and a Businessman, he was the youngest of three children.... [more]

Daniel Copperman, Farmer/Teacher
I have come to Martha’s Vineyard every summer of my life.  I attended, and then worked for many years with young children at, the Chilmark Community Center.  I learned about the FARM Institute several years ago, and this is my second year working at the farm.... [more]

Anna Ellis, Farmer/Teacher
I am from Brooklyn, NY, but every summer of my life I've traveled to Martha's Vineyard. I love adapting to "island time", buying dinner at the Edgartown Fish Market, and, of course, The FARM Institute.... [more]

Jane Engelman, Farmer/Teacher
As a native of Evanston, Illinois, I never had much time to play on a farm growing up. As my fascination in farming and farm-life grew, I began to seek out opportunities to learn about my new interest.... [more]

Hannah Koski, Farmer/Teacher
Though I grew up on a quasi-farm in suburban Massachusetts, and was mucking out horse stables as soon as I was able to stand on my own two feet (or maybe even before then, I don’t remember), it wasn’t until the latter half of my senior year in college that I developed an interest in agriculture.... [more]

Aaron Nesser, Farmer/Teacher
Aaron came to The Farm Institute all the way from St. Paul, Minnesota. His love for all things green and growing started as a baby with home made spinach baby food. As a child he volunteered on the family CSA as an organic pesticide.... [more]

Beau, The Boss
Hi! My name is Beau. I'm the farm cat. I think that I am the most valuable member of the staff. My job is to eat, sleep, chase mice and other small critters, and to generally keep the rest of the staff in line. [more]

Baloo, Farm Pup
My name is Baloo. The first thing I am going to tell you about myself is that I am a Leonberger. Although I am big, I am also lovable, sweet and gentle. Leonbergers are not only super friendly family dogs but useful too. [more]

Indiana, Farm Pup
Hello! My name is Indiana and I am a Border Collie. I belong to Farmer Wes and am happy to come to the FARM every day to play and exercise. [more]