Who's working on the farm? Let's get to know those people behind the counter....
Meet Patty… a local “lifer”, born and raised just a mile down the road.
"I started my journey here in New Hope, married, moved, lived & worked in other countries with my husband, Brian and our 4 children; I’m now back in my ‘homeland’. I grew up in a hardworking, middle class family, under the premise, ‘you don’t work… you don’t eat.’ Our family is accustomed to work with our hands. At the age of 13 my parents helped me start my own pachysandra farm. Taking what God already had given us, we learned how to multiply it and provide for my need of a college education and beyond. That was 45 years ago and it’s still going. When the need arose for me to work outside the home (once our last child was high school age) I looked around for part time work. I wanted it to be meaningful, where I could interact with people, and yet be flexible. At Manoff Market Gardens I found all three. The beauty of the surroundings, the blessing of being with hardworking people, and the amazing quality food they grow and sell makes for that winning combination. We were born into a world that needs tending, and I am thankful I can do my part in this corner of the world! Stop on by and see what I mean!”
Meet Katie & Family
“Hi, my name is Katie and I have worked at Manoff’s for six years. My hobbies include reading, baking, gardening and knitting. I grew up in Titusville, went to school in Virginia, worked abroad and then landed in Bucks County. A decade ago when I was working at Farley’s Bookshop I met my future husband Buffy. He is the baker behind Freedom Creek Bread which you can find at the farm freshly baked in a wood-fired brick oven. We interned together at an organic CSA where we began our journey into farming and agriculture. Then I worked at Milk House Farm Market where I gained experience in the market and customer service aspect of farming. After bouncing around a little bit more I found a home at Manoff’s where I am lucky to eat the best fruit I have ever tasted. My daughter Paige has also been working with me at the farm since she was a baby. She is in charge of quality control so you can find her tasting all the fruits. Amy and Gary are talented, knowledgeable, generous and flexible. I am grateful to work at such a wonderful place where I am constantly learning, interacting with good people and surrounded by nature’s beauty and bounty. What’s not to love?
