Jessica Crabtree

Wegman's Organic Farm & Orchard

Growing Manager

• Responsible for growing diverse organic crops for grocery chain and maintaining a cooperative spirit among her staff. “Growing organically is about fostering harmony and helping to inspire balance every day in the field.”
• Started a Community Supported Agriculture operation from the ground up at a farm she partnered with in Pennsylvania.

When it Comes to Hobbies: Jessica loves outdoor activities including gardening, hiking, camping and cross-country skiing. “I cannot live without growing and cooking my own food.”

A Passion for Growing: “The New Organic Grower” by Eliot Coleman is her favorite book. “I read it when I first started to embrace my passion for growing food for market and it inspired me and has shaped my journey.”