Alumni

2000 – 2001

We’re trying to update our Alumni directory, so please e-mail us at beardsleyfarm@gmail.com .

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Rachel Kraft 2000-2001

I served on the Urban Agriculture Team in 2000-2001. Working at Beardsley was a wonderful experience for me. Having been raised in my great-grandfather’s urban garden, the kind of work we did at the farm was second nature to me. I was able to bring information to the table and take away enriched experiences which I carry with me today. I will always cherish Beardsley and what it stands for as well as the wonderfully creative and hard-working friends I made there.

Fortunately, I am able to stay close to the farm. I am currently serving as the Communications and Community Relations Coordinator for the Knoxville – Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC), the governing agency for AmeriCorps in Knoxville. I get to work alongside AmeriCorps members, though in a different capactiy as when I was a volunteer. It thrills me to stay in touch with the many wonderful things that our AmeriCorps members do, but there will always be a big soft spot in my heart for Beardsley Community Farm.

Aside from working at CAC, my interests include gardening, cooking and eating really good food, painting and drawing, picking the guitar, spending time with my husband and life partner, Jason Boardman, and doing anything outdoors.

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Ashley Stanford August 00- June 01

My name is Ashley Stanford. I served on the 2000-2001 AmeriCorps Beardsley Farm team. I decided to join Beardsley Farm after graduating South-High School. I was not ready to dive into college after graduating, and needed time to choose my major. My experience at Beardsley sparked my interest in sustainable agriculture and the need for growing healthy food.

I am currently attending the University of Tennessee. I am seeking a degree in plant sciences with a concentration in landscape design. I plan to specialize in native plant design and environmental restoration. I am also involved in the Green-T Student Landscape Organization at The University of Tennessee.

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