Was one of the first farmers selling produce direct in Washington D.C. from his farm in Pennsylvania. Helped launch farmers markets in the region, as well

Rodale Institute farm manager Jeff Moyer is an expert in organic crop production systems including weed management, cover crops, crop rotations, equipment modification and use, and facilities design. He has helped countless farmers make the transition from conventional, chemical-based farming to organic or sustainable methods. Throughout his more than 30 years at the Rodale Institute, Moyer has brought a farmer’s perspective and approach to issues in organic agriculture. He chairs the National Organic Standards Board, which assists the USDA Secretary of Agriculture in developing standards for materials to be used in organic production as well as advising on other aspects of implementing the National Organic Program. The Rodale Family has many years of history working in creation of the organic gardening movement and methods and are currently working with climate change concerns and education.

Tom is a real hard-working, dedicated dude. He decided one day that organic farming was his calling, so he quit his job as a computer programmer, and hasn’t looked back since. He is currently running Kimberton CSA, an organic, biodynamic CSA in PA and has done an excellent job of keeping the members’ bags as full as ever. Tom hopes to one day start up a small CSA operation with a team of horses.

When Jim and Moie started organic farming and selling in Washington DC in 1972 they had to teach people what organic meant.  Since then they have built not only the soil, and the market, but a viable business. The opportunity to highlight vegetable growing through a White House garden can not fail. This opportunity must be a success and the Crawfords have the skills and background to make it happen.