Hi, I’m Andrea! I grew up in Maryland surrounded by disappearing farmland. The fields and barns of my childhood showed me the importance of sustainability and community. This became a passion that has guided my education and career.

While at Hampshire College I focused on local food systems for my senior thesis, analyzing the nutritional content of a local and seasonal diet in the Pioneer Valley (Massachusetts). To make this information accessible to the surrounding community, I published a cookbook, Local Delectables: Seasonal Recipes for the Pioneer Valley.

I moved to California in 2005 and quickly got my hands dirty by creating and maintaining edible gardens for restaurants and private clients.

In 2008 I took the leap to start Quarter Acre Farm on a 1/4 acre of land.  Following my passion and enthusiasm towards natural and sustainable methods I decided to have the farm certified organic through CCOF in 2010. Watch the video below to see the operation back in 2013, along with a younger Andrea 😉

While in California I continued the work of seasonal eating and always encouraged my customers to build their own backyard gardens by teaching basic gardening classes in the spring. To help improve local food systems and access to farming knowledge I hosted a radio show (on KSVY 91.3 FM) for five years, where each week the show featured an insightful person from the field of sustainable agriculture, seasonal eating, or social advocacy. I also became involved in organizing fellow farmers by helping to start the Sonoma Valley Farmers Guild  and together with other farmers I worked to revitalize CCOF’s North Coast chapter.

In 2018 my husband and I made the big decision to move back east. Returning to Maryland where we are able to do what we love, grow and cook delicious food. We landed on the Eastern Shore and have been eagerly establishing our business.

In recent years I have stayed active within the agricultural community by attending regional farming conferences, getting involved with local farmer groups, and by sitting on the board of directors of CCOF representing the At-Large chapter. I also participate in the TOPP mentorship program by mentoring farmers interested in transitioning to organic production.

I farm because I wish to leave a positive lasting impact on the land. I believe one should always leave a place or situation better than they found it.