Crew
The undergraduate students on our crew are the heart and soul of the Student Organic Farm. Through their work here, students gain valuable hands on experience producing organic fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, as well as a deeper understanding of organic farming, food, and community.
Julianna Adams
Julianna is a Junior double majoring in Biomedical and Molecular Nutrition and Plant Biology with a minor in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems. She grew up gardening on the family farm and raised a small flock of lambs. In the future, she hopes to connect her acade
mic knowledge to expand sustainable food systems as a source of healthy produce in communities. In her free time, Julianna enjoys distance running, practicing yoga and reading!
Julianna is a Junior double majoring in Biomedical and Molecular Nutrition and Plant Biology with a minor in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems. She grew up gardening on the family farm and raised a small flock of lambs. In the future, she hopes to connect her acade
mic knowledge to expand sustainable food systems as a source of healthy produce in communities. In her free time, Julianna enjoys distance running, practicing yoga and reading!
Lenz Blix
Lenz is studying Horticulture with a concentration in Sustainable and Organic Production. He has loved working outdoors since early middle school, where he helped take care of his school’s garden and greenhouse. In his free time he enjoys backpacking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and most other outdoor activities. One day he hopes to have his own Homestead and help connect his community to the natural world, traditional ways of living, and self-sufficiency. On the farm, he loves to watch crops progress through the different stages of growth and maturity, and he is excited to produce high-quality organic food and meet the wonderful CSA members that support the farm.
Lenz is studying Horticulture with a concentration in Sustainable and Organic Production. He has loved working outdoors since early middle school, where he helped take care of his school’s garden and greenhouse. In his free time he enjoys backpacking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and most other outdoor activities. One day he hopes to have his own Homestead and help connect his community to the natural world, traditional ways of living, and self-sufficiency. On the farm, he loves to watch crops progress through the different stages of growth and maturity, and he is excited to produce high-quality organic food and meet the wonderful CSA members that support the farm.
Madi Campau
Madi is a senior studying Environmental Studies & Sustainability and Political Science. She wants to study law and implement sustainable agricultural systems in low-income communities. She loves learning more about farming and working outside. When she is not working, she is hanging out with her dog, gardening, and hiking!
Madi is a senior studying Environmental Studies & Sustainability and Political Science. She wants to study law and implement sustainable agricultural systems in low-income communities. She loves learning more about farming and working outside. When she is not working, she is hanging out with her dog, gardening, and hiking!
Conor Crennell
Conor is a senior studying Biosystems Engineering at MSU. Passionate about environmental issues, he believes sustainable agriculture is crucial to achieving harmony with nature. He is happy to learn about all the facets of running a farm and hopes to have his own regenerative operation and restaurant someday. His hobbies include cooking, daydreaming, and counting down the days until summer!
Conor is a senior studying Biosystems Engineering at MSU. Passionate about environmental issues, he believes sustainable agriculture is crucial to achieving harmony with nature. He is happy to learn about all the facets of running a farm and hopes to have his own regenerative operation and restaurant someday. His hobbies include cooking, daydreaming, and counting down the days until summer!
Amanda Cullin
Amanda is a senior at MSU studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability. She started working at the farm during the summer of 2020, and absolutely loves working outdoors. A few of her favorite things about the farm are finding the occasional praying mantis and harvesting radishes!
In her free time Amanda loves to go running, hiking, and kayaking! She also loves gardening and taking care of her house plants.
Amanda is a senior at MSU studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability. She started working at the farm during the summer of 2020, and absolutely loves working outdoors. A few of her favorite things about the farm are finding the occasional praying mantis and harvesting radishes!
In her free time Amanda loves to go running, hiking, and kayaking! She also loves gardening and taking care of her house plants.
Abbie Faber
Abbie is a Junior studying Dietetics at MSU. After graduation, she hopes to become an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and help young girls improve their relationship with food and their body image. She enjoys being outside on the farm, learning about growing organic food, and taking fruits and vegetables home to make delicious dinners.
Abbie is a Junior studying Dietetics at MSU. After graduation, she hopes to become an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and help young girls improve their relationship with food and their body image. She enjoys being outside on the farm, learning about growing organic food, and taking fruits and vegetables home to make delicious dinners.
Max Gage
Max is a sophomore at MSU with a major in jazz studies. Max has always loved music and being outdoors, and now that he’s at MSU he can do both. He has worked on other farms from his home in Grand Rapids and is excited to meet new farmers and learn more about agriculture.
Max is a sophomore at MSU with a major in jazz studies. Max has always loved music and being outdoors, and now that he’s at MSU he can do both. He has worked on other farms from his home in Grand Rapids and is excited to meet new farmers and learn more about agriculture.
Shannon Good
Shannon is a junior studying Animal Science with a minor in Sustainable Natural Resource Recreation Management. In 2016, she co-founded a small organic dairy farm with her family and has had a passion for organic agriculture ever since. In addition to farming, she enjoys riding horses, kayaking, fishing, and spending time with friends. She hopes to expand her knowledge of organic agriculture while working at the SOF.
Shannon is a junior studying Animal Science with a minor in Sustainable Natural Resource Recreation Management. In 2016, she co-founded a small organic dairy farm with her family and has had a passion for organic agriculture ever since. In addition to farming, she enjoys riding horses, kayaking, fishing, and spending time with friends. She hopes to expand her knowledge of organic agriculture while working at the SOF.
Caitlin Green
Caitlin is a senior studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability at MSU. She's really enjoyed her time working at the farm this summer, learning about agriculture and food production.
She is in charge of hydro-cooling and keeping record of all of the harvest in the newly renovated wash-pack.
Caitlin is a senior studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability at MSU. She's really enjoyed her time working at the farm this summer, learning about agriculture and food production.
She is in charge of hydro-cooling and keeping record of all of the harvest in the newly renovated wash-pack.
Lauren House
Lauren is a junior studying Arts and Humanities with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. She loves spending time outdoors and enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, and swimming. Lauren is incredibly passionate about sustainable farming methods, and hopes to one day live on a cozy homestead surrounded by lots of happy little plants and animals. She also aspires to thru-hike the Appalachian trail, working on different farms as she travels. Her favorite part of working at the SOF (besides our farm cat, Trout), is watching organic farming principles create all kinds of delicious fruits and veggies for the community around her.
Lauren is a junior studying Arts and Humanities with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. She loves spending time outdoors and enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, and swimming. Lauren is incredibly passionate about sustainable farming methods, and hopes to one day live on a cozy homestead surrounded by lots of happy little plants and animals. She also aspires to thru-hike the Appalachian trail, working on different farms as she travels. Her favorite part of working at the SOF (besides our farm cat, Trout), is watching organic farming principles create all kinds of delicious fruits and veggies for the community around her.
Jesse Marshall
Jessie is a sophomore studying Sustainable and Organic Horticulture with minors in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Agribusiness Management, and Environmental Studies & Sustainability. She has worked on farms and in greenhouses for over four years. Her goal in life is to help farmers make their farms more sustainable while also having her own sustainable farm. Her favorite part about farm work is being able to provide herself and others with clean, healthy, and sustainable produce
Jessie is a sophomore studying Sustainable and Organic Horticulture with minors in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Agribusiness Management, and Environmental Studies & Sustainability. She has worked on farms and in greenhouses for over four years. Her goal in life is to help farmers make their farms more sustainable while also having her own sustainable farm. Her favorite part about farm work is being able to provide herself and others with clean, healthy, and sustainable produce
Jacob May
Jacob is a sophomore studying Social Relations and Policy, he enjoys working outdoors and hopes to work towards a more safe and equitable food system. Outside of farming, he enjoys playing frisbee, reading and listening to music
Jacob is a sophomore studying Social Relations and Policy, he enjoys working outdoors and hopes to work towards a more safe and equitable food system. Outside of farming, he enjoys playing frisbee, reading and listening to music
Emma Roussey
Emma is a sophomore studying Nutritional Science with a concentration in Global Health and Nutrition. She is passionate about producing more organic, fresh produce and encouraging healthy eating in her community. Her career goal is to be involved in research to end world famine. She hopes to make a positive impact on her community by working at the SOF.
Emma is a sophomore studying Nutritional Science with a concentration in Global Health and Nutrition. She is passionate about producing more organic, fresh produce and encouraging healthy eating in her community. Her career goal is to be involved in research to end world famine. She hopes to make a positive impact on her community by working at the SOF.
Ethan Zerger
Ethan is a Junior studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability. He loves working at the farm because he gets to spend quality time outdoors and loves growing produce people can enjoy! He loves learning new things about agriculture every time he shows up for work and helping out where ever he can.
Ethan is a Junior studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability. He loves working at the farm because he gets to spend quality time outdoors and loves growing produce people can enjoy! He loves learning new things about agriculture every time he shows up for work and helping out where ever he can.