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The AFO Crew

ed and bessie

-- Ed and Bessie Wilson
We give credit for all of our success to Bessie and Ed.  They were artists as well as growers. Their vision and hard work made everything we do possible. Ed and Bessie Wilson were peach and apricot growers in Reedly, California before coming back to Oregon to build their family.   They then passed the torch to their son Howard and his bride, Ellen.

ellen and howard

-- Ellen and Howard Wilson
Howard and Ellen have raised everything imaginable on this farm; flowers, vegetables, fruit and a myriad of animals on our farm. After the Columbus Day Storm of 1962 damaged the barn, they dispatched with the animals and built a strong reputation in the community for the prettiest springtime flowers and the sweetest summer corn.

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-- Sarah Danforth 
One of Ellen & Howard's grandchildren and the owner of The Art Farm. Sarah is responsible for the development of the business as well as many of the operational aspects. She chooses the varieties to grow, designs the gardens and sells most of the produce. To raise funds Sarah also performs locally as a folk/blues singer. Barnraising CD

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-- Judy Wilson (left)
Howard and Ellen's oldest daughter, and Sarah's mom. Judy is the growers assistant and chief crop maintainer. She ensures that the crops are well fed/watered and that our marketing materials are well maintained. She also keeps us honest by maintaining our family history and genealogy research.

sadie, judy, chris

-- Julie Duong
Julie is a friend, consultant and artist. She expreses herself through web design and photography. She recently accepted the position of co-president of a non-profit local artist sponshorship board called Trillium Artisans. We love Jules for her kind heart and endless patience!

sadie with blanca

-- Jeremy Frank
One of our favorite people and musicians, Jeremy is currently an artist in residence with the Houston Opera Company. Among his talents are operatic vocal coaching, breath-taking classical piano & making up new words that sort of sound like other real words.


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