We would like to introduce you to the people of meadowlark farm.  Jenny Tutlis and Jon Watts live at the farm with Ella and Eli.  We've been farming together organically for 18 years.  We grew up in Traverse City and our supportive and wonderful parent still live there.  The small community that lies at the heart of the CSA is composed of local people who care about each other, the farm and good food. They are:

1.Carol Laughing Waters, our farm mother. She has had a work share since meadowlark began. She tends a dye garden and carries the plant world close to her heart.  We are grateful for her wisdom and energy toward helping us all be healthy with plant medicines and good advice.  

2. Lynn Kinker, flower friend, perennial garden mother, organizer, mom of Olivia and Lillian, farmworker. Lynn tends to many parts of meadowlark all year round from planning to planting and everything in between, including lots of greenhouse work. Her favorite job is flower bouquet making. She has been a part of meadowlark for a very long time.

 

3. Robert Bartle,  holds the farm in his heart , hands and mind.   Part of the farm for 8 years, Robert brings many life experiences and boundless energy with him.

4. Holly Spaulding, flower lady and farm worker.  Holly's artist spirit and care for the plants and people of the farm are much appreciated. She has been a part of meadowlark for 8 years.

5. Denise Sica, dancer, berry queen, box maker, mom of Elena and farm worker. Denise's attention to detail and love and care for the berries and gardens is a blessing.

6. Nick Preneta, sculptor, furniture maker, bread baker.  Nick joins meadowlark's core crew for the third year.  His steady, patient and reliable energy keeps us all grounded and on task.

7. Jennifer Lucas, artist, cook for the Leelanau Children's Center Northport during the off season.  Jen's bright smile, deep well of energy and care and attention to the plant world are a blessing.  Jen is a part of the flower and veggie crew.  Her head for numbers always astounds and amazes.

8. Berkeley Gossett, lover of music, big hearted, chicken caretaker works in public school during the off season.  His sense of humor infuses the farm's daily rhythm with much appreciated joking and a positive outlook. 


10. Bill Hauxwell, specialty salad mix man, lover of good music and all around great guy. Also known as "cooker man", Bill works at the Children's Center during the school year and at meadowlark in the summer. Bill's highly specialized salad work is truly appreciated.

11. Kate Newton, lover of herbs, all animals, and the meadowlark kids.  Kate is a student at Grand Valley State during the off season and works with ella and eli weekly on creative writing projects. 

12.Tracy Smedes-Hepler, mom of Josef, pied piper of kids.  Tracy's love and attention to the kids at meadowlark goes into it's 4th year.  We are grateful for her nurturing support and love.

13. Dave Halsted, retired friend who helps with construction projects around the farm including hoophouses, granary, chicken fencing and more.  He also helps care for the heirloom tomatoes with his good friend Price.

Last but not least, we pay homage to the love and support provided by our dear parents Jane and Price Watts and Tut and Louise Tutlis.  Their continuing commitment to this community and our family are deeply appreciated.

The meadowlark kids are Ella, Eli, Josef,  Elena, Olivia, Lillian. They are the spirit of the farm and remind us everyday. Thanks to all of these great and caring folk who are a part of the smaller meadowlark community. They keep your food healthy, alive and overflowing your box each week....