Meet the Team
“It’s all done with people”
Farming is, as they say, a job outdoors. No matter hot summer days or wet, cold wintery ones, every day on the farm has its (almost) endless To-Do List. Farming organically adds another dimension of art and science to that list. The Front Porch Crew handles it all . . . with hard work, grace, and (usually) good humor.
ADOLFO
Field Work Lead
Adolfo is the person everyone wants to work with — he is always thinking ten steps ahead. He makes sure all of our plants are tended to, from plant outs in the field to setting up and managing irrigation across the farm. In addition to being a vital part of the team, Adolfo also is an animal whisperer, known to save wild snakes and even disoriented deer from the farm grounds.
ALAN
Vegetable Crew
Alan is adored by everyone on the farm! A quick thinker and hard worker, Alan is a joy to work with. Coming to farming from restaurant work, Alan uses his appreciation for vegetables and detailed eye to efficiently harvest each tomato and head of lettuce. Curious and eager to learn, Alan is known to throw himself into each task, once harvesting over 300 lbs of tomatoes by himself in an afternoon. Alan has a wide range of interests: growing bonsai trees, researching rare coins and teaching himself crochet. You always know where on the farm Alan is by his impressively loud sneezes.
AMADOR
Vegetable Program Assistant Manager
Amador is an essential part of the functioning of the farm. In addition to helping lead the blackberry and vegetable crew, Amador knows the rhythms of the crops, when and how to plant, cultivate, and harvest. He also can operate our tractors and fix anything! Amador sets up irrigation faster than anyone, and gives great hugs. After spending time on a dairy in Humboldt, CA, Amador joined the team in 2015. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing fútbol, attending rodeos and riding horses.
ARTHUR
Farm Guru
Botanist, master stone mason, compost guru, arborist, contractor, teacher, beekeeper, and general all-around shaman describe just a portion of Arthur's skills and interests. Curious about the Inca civilization or plants of the Amazon? Just ask Arthur. On the farm, we know that we will learn something and be inspired by almost any conversation with Arthur.
CLARENCE
Pack Shed Coordinator
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Clarence came to the farm after living in New York for 17 years. His attention to detail and enthusiasm for thorough cleanliness drive his work in the pack shed, leaving no bin or bucket unturned. Clarence loves languages and practices his Spanish with the farm crew whenever the opportunity arises. Clarence keeps us on our toes by testing our knowledge of miscellany with spontaneous trivia questions. On hot days, you’ll find Clarence in the river, basking in the warmth of California waters.
Elena
Flower Field Manager
Elena leads the flower crew in harvesting all of our flower orders for florists and markets, maintaining a cheery attitude and top notch quality! She is wowed every time she sees seeds germinate, and has recently fallen in love with the weird-beauty of Icelandic Poppies! A northern California local, hailing from Bolinas, Elena loves going to the beach and enjoying the ocean.We are so happy to have Elena join our team!!
JACLYN
Lead Floral Designer
Jaclyn is a floral artist known for her unconventional, wild, and sculptural work. Her background as a visual artist coupled with her deep connection to the natural world results in design evoking romance, history, time and place, and human connection. After eight years of working as a floral designer all over Northern California and beyond, Jaclyn now joins the team at FPF. She is thrilled to have direct access flowers grown organically and sustainably by some of her favorite farmers and friends.
José
Field Work Crew
José is the longest-serving employee of Front Porch Farm, starting here in 2011. Jose is a highly skilled at most every task on the farm. He has done it all, from flower harvest to veggie harvest, irrigation to field work projects, and even sharing his warm smile with farmers market customers. José likes connecting with people, offering his warmth and friendship to everyone around him. In his free time you will find José spending time with his four boys.
Katia
Flower Harvest Manager
Katia brings the good vibes everywhere she goes on the farm. Incredibly hardworking and detail oriented, Katia gets things done with speed, focus, and a contagious energy that makes every day fun. Known for being the most fashionable on the farm, Katia brings style to every harvest and keeps the teams spirits high with her open heart and easy laugh! On the weekends Katia enjoys finding new restaurants and breweries to visit with her friends and family, and going to music shows all over the Bay Area to dance in a fabulous outfit!
LAINEY
Greenhouse Lead / Flower Production
Lainey began her farming career in Joshua Tree at a permaculture demonstration site, where she fell in love with growing food and living in community. After farming at an apprenticeship program in Eugene, Oregon in 2022, Lainey continued on as a field manager, before landing at Front Porch in 2024. A perfect day for Lainey is spent at the beach with a cold cut sandwich. Lainey has a sharp Irish wit, excellent DJ skills, a deep love for flowers and is a cherished source of friendship at the farm!
Mimi & Peter
Proprietors
Mimi and Peter started farming organic blueberries in 2009 at Riverbend Farm in Oregon. In 2010, they acquired Front Porch Farm, formerly a vineyard, and began to build a farm guided by the principle that diversity is nature’s basic pattern. They have shared work experiences in business, design, education, and conservation in both the USA and Europe.
OMAR
Field Operations / Equipment Lead
Omar is a wonderful member of the farm crew, always ready to get the job done – whether maintaining our fields by preparing beds for planting, laying irrigation, cultivating, or helping with harvest. He grew up working on his family’s vegetable and sheep farm and is no stranger to the fast-paced needs of life on the farm. Before coming to Front Porch, Omar worked on dairy ranches, and is glad to now have his hands back in the soil. Omar has four beautiful children, and enjoys camping, fishing, and hunting on the weekends.
SARA
Wholesale Coordinator
Sara is a powerhouse on the farm with a mind made for systems and big picture thinking. With an 8 year background in Food Operations, Sara uses her skills to provide our floral customers with the best quality blooms as efficiently as possible. On the weekends you might find Sara backpacking in the Sierras, cooking for her friends or eating copious amounts of cheese and crackers.
SUMMER
Studio and Community Engagement Specialist
Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, Summer is happy to now call Sonoma County home! She began her farming career managing a small scale urban farm in Northern Arizona, and has since dedicated much of her time to food systems work ranging from grassroots farmer support to environmental education to food policy research. Summer returned to farming in 2024 and fell in love with cut flowers! In her free time, you will find Summer hiking, biking or hitting the skate park on her roller skates.
SUSANNAH
Vegetable Program Manager
Susannah is in love with all things produce, with particular adoration for fruits and misshapen veggies. She loves talking shop with enthusiastic customers from the farmers market, and chefs, who share her love of veggies! With a background in art and design, she also leads the graphic design and marketing for the farm. Her love of produce drives her work -- she is always happy to be on the farm, ecstatic at each turn in the season when a new fruit begins to ripen.
TOMMY
General Manager
Tommy began managing our ranch and animal operations in 2013, and has since taken over the General Management responsibilities at Front Porch. His farming career started at Warren Wilson College in 2004 and has taken him all over the country, including Colorado State University where he received a masters in Integrated Resource Management in Agriculture. If something breaks, call Tommy. When he's not fixing equipment or driving a tractor, he's driving the business side of things. Despite Tommy's unwavering commitment to the farm, he would usually rather be fishing.
ZOE
Flower Program Manager
A true farmer florist, Zoe manages the cultivation of the farm’s 6 acre cut flower program. With years of experience leading our floral design program, Zoe utilizes her knowledge and experience to grow beautiful blooms for Bay Area florists as well as our in house floral design program. When not busy managing all things floral, Zoe coaches the farm’s softball team and puts on dance parties in the packing shed.
COOKIE & COCO
Spirit Captains / Troublemakers
Sisters, Cookie and Coco take good care of each other, always looking for snacks from the crew lunches, good puddles of mud to wrestle in, or nice sunny spots to snuggle up for an afternoon nap on the lawn. In theory, Cookie and Coco are supposed to protect the farm's livestock from menacing predators . . . . We are hoping their cuteness will serve as enough of a distraction for now.