Member

Xochitl Ahtziri

Urban Farmer Apprentice at Gather New Haven

Xochitl loves agriculture because can spiritually connect with her indigenous ancestors while farming in the same urban environment where she was raised. 

Besides growing and providing affordable organic produce for her community, she is also a board member of the New Haven Environmental Advisory Council and for Urban Resources Initiative. 

Secretary

Eleanor Angerame

Executive director of Green Village Initiative in Bridgeport, CT

Treasurer

Kelley Babbin

Owner-operator of Howling Flats Farm in North Canaan, CT

Member

Robert Chang

Owner-operator of Echo Farm in Woodstock, CT

Member

Héctor Gerardo

Owner-operator at SEAmarron Farmstead in Danbury, CT

Member

Liz Guerra

Owner-operator at SEAmarron Farmstead in Danbury, CT

Member

Elliott McGann

Manager of market garden at Trillium Brewing Company in Stonington, CT

Member

Lauren Henderson

Crew member at Fort Hill Farm in New Milford, CT

Member

Kirsten Marra

Owner-operator of Muddy Roots Farm in Wallingford, CT

President

Will O'Meara

Owner-Operator of Hungry Reaper Farm in Morris, CT

Member

Yoko Takemura

Owner-operator of Assawaga Farm in Putnam, CT

Coordinator

Mary Claire Whelan

MC has been farming for the past 6 seasons at a wide variety of different vegetable operations. She is passionate about building political community between farmers and growing strong networks to make land and resources more accessible. Please contact her and the alliance at newctfarmers@gmail.com.