foxfire farm

Foxfire Farm is the second-generation iteration of the work started by Jerome and Paula Lange in 1991. Aaron Lange was born on the farm, grew up working there, and came back after college to continue the farm legacy that runs in his family's veins. Irina, Aaron's wife, had spent much of her time as an employee and volunteer on the Lange farm, so it was a natural adjustment when she took on the family name. Jonathan (pictured above), like his papa Aaron, was born on the farm and will grow up working and playing on this land.

In 2022 the farm business was rebranded to Foxfire Farm as Aaron and Irina reached majority management of the farm. Foxfire Farm is also the hub of Organic growers in Casey County, unofficially known as Casey County Organics. Foxfire Farm, with its two acres of low-till intensive market garden, produces a wide array of greens, herbs, roots, and other veggies. At Good Foods, look for our seasonal offerings of mesclun, arugula, herbs, lettuce, radishes, bok choy, kale, turnips, patty pan squash, beets, carrots, elephant garlic, green onions, cabbages, and more! Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/foxfire.farm.ky to enjoy the changes of the seasons and generations.

Srikant Dharwad

My name is Srikant Dharwad and I have been a member of Good Foods Co-op since 2006. It was a delight to find the co-op after my move from Atlanta where I was a member of the local Life Grocery Co-op. Good Foods Co-op helped me ease into my move by providing a sense of belonging and familiarity. When my son attended SCAPA, the café served as our dinner spot for many an evening.

I have been part of non-profit organizations and was the president of Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society (2020) and a board member from 2019-2021. I am also the current chair of Asian Network Diversity Association at my current place of work. I have seen the Coop change over the last several years, adapting to the needs of the community and changes happening in Lexington. I would love to work with a diverse group of individuals in furthering the mission of Good Foods Co-op and it would be an honor to serve on the board.

About The Board

Your elected Board of Directors represent you, our owners, as they help make decisions about our strategic goals and ensure the sound management of our Co-op. Each board member is elected to serve a three-year term, with terms staggered so about a third of your board is elected or re-elected each year. To vote on this year's board candidates, fill out the ballot on pages 12 & 13 and mail it in. You can also vote online at www.goodfoods.coop.

Nick Lally

I am an artist and geographer with longstanding interests in cooperative forms of ownership and local foods systems. Throughout my adult life, I have benefitted from and been a part of a number of food, housing, and bicycle cooperatives because of their commitments to shared ownership, democratic control, and community engagement. Since moving to Lexington in 2018, Good Foods has been an important part of my life because it connects the community with local food systems, offers space for socializing, and is an important and accessible source of healthy food. I wish to offer my background in organizing and my longstanding interest in food cooperatives to contribute to the mission of Good Foods Co-op.

Jamie Wittman

Jamie grew up in Lexington, Kentucky where she trained in classical ballet with The Lexington Ballet. She graduated from Cornell in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Psychology. Upon graduation she joined Google at their headquarters in Mountain View, CA where she onboarded over 4,000 new Google employees, produced flagship business inclusion events, led programming, testing, and launch of

Google’s annual company-wide survey sent to over 90,000 employees, and created research reports for Google’s most senior leaders. Jamie went on to complete her MBA at Vanderbilt Business School concentrating in Real Estate and Strategy while working for Brookfield Properties. She currently lives in Lexington, KY with her husband and two sons and specializes in real estate investment and development at RD Property Group.

Patsy wilson

BOARD CANDIDATES about the board

Patsy is the Extension Viticulture Specialist in the UK Department of Horticulture. She works directly with Kentucky grape and wine producers and designs her research projects specifically around the needs of the industry. Her current research interest is in the use of King Stropharia as a weed suppressant to reduce herbicide use, improve vine productivity, and build soil health. Her long-term research interest continues to focus on vineyard design and growing and managing cultivars that are best suited to the changing climate in Kentucky. She works closely with the Kentucky Wineries Association to develop and implement educational programming and to help connect wineries with local producers. Patsy is a long time member and supporter of the Co-op and appreciates having the Co-op as an option to buy local and support local businesses.

Your elected Board of Directors represent you, our owners, as they help make decisions about our strategic goals and ensure the sound management of our Co-op. Each board member is elected to serve a three-year term, with terms staggered so about a third of your board is elected or re-elected each year. To vote on this year's board candidates, fill out the ballot on pages 24 & 25 and mail it in. You can also vote online at www.goodfoods.coop.

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Cast your vote online for the Board candidates and Give Where You Live partners at goodfoods.coop. Quick, easy, done! Online and mailed ballots must be received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 26.

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