Staff
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Amy Siegfried
Amy Siegfried of Belles of the West Farm has been one of our most dedicated artisans over the last 4 years. She now brings her level-headedness and community minded attitude to the VDFM Board! Thank you for representing the interests of our artisan vendors and for all you do for the market, Amy! You can catch Amy hand spinning her wool at the market or pick up one of her hand made garments and accessories every week.
Amy Siegfried
Amy Siegfried of Belles of the West Farm has been one of our most dedicated artisans over the last 4 years. She now brings her level-headedness and community minded attitude to the VDFM Board! Thank you for representing the interests of our artisan vendors and for all you do for the market, Amy! You can catch Amy hand spinning her wool at the market or pick up one of her hand made garments and accessories every week.
Board Treasurer
Marie Pickett
Marie founded VDFM 13 years ago and is finally able to take a step back but continues to share her institutional knowledge and Fern Ridge Perspectives with the board. See her at the market this year with artwork as well as fruit from her beautiful plum trees. Thanks for all your hard work and guidance, Marie!
Marie Pickett
Marie founded VDFM 13 years ago and is finally able to take a step back but continues to share her institutional knowledge and Fern Ridge Perspectives with the board. See her at the market this year with artwork as well as fruit from her beautiful plum trees. Thanks for all your hard work and guidance, Marie!
Board Secretary
Alysha Green
Alysha joined the market in 2020 as the owner of SS Farms. Her experience, humor and good nature has made her a wonderful addition to our Board team!
Alysha Green
Alysha joined the market in 2020 as the owner of SS Farms. Her experience, humor and good nature has made her a wonderful addition to our Board team!
Board Member
Natalie L'Etoile
Natalie L'Etoile of L'Etoile Farm is going into her 10th season at the market. This dedicated organic farmer and mother of four has been a dynamite fundraiser and indispensable through the nonprofit transition period. Head to the back of the horseshoe this season to catch Natalie and the L'Etoile produce in all their glory. Thanks for all you do Nat!
Natalie L'Etoile
Natalie L'Etoile of L'Etoile Farm is going into her 10th season at the market. This dedicated organic farmer and mother of four has been a dynamite fundraiser and indispensable through the nonprofit transition period. Head to the back of the horseshoe this season to catch Natalie and the L'Etoile produce in all their glory. Thanks for all you do Nat!
Board Member
Arlan Lillie
Owner of Sharewater Handmade stoneware pottery, Arlan has been involved with our market for several years now. His pottery is both functional and beautiful and his contributions to our market have been a gift to us. We are so happy to have him on board!
Arlan Lillie
Owner of Sharewater Handmade stoneware pottery, Arlan has been involved with our market for several years now. His pottery is both functional and beautiful and his contributions to our market have been a gift to us. We are so happy to have him on board!
Join the Board!
We currently have some open board positions! We welcome Fern Ridge community members, market patrons, and market vendors to apply. If you are interested in joining the board and forming the future of the market, please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest in our mission including any experience in local food, food security, rural economic development, or pop up retail management to venetadfm@gmail.com.
