Meet the Board

These board members bring a diverse range of expertise spanning farming, marketing, finance, local food systems, and community engagement:

  • Naomi Pickett, President (Owner, Rooted Acres LLC)
  • John Lawson, Vice President (Local Forager, Whole Foods Market Northeast Region)
  • Jenni Gallaway, Secretary (Marketer, Cisive)
  • James Dempsey, Treasurer (Farmer, Acres Wild Farm)
  • Dean Haskin (Owner, Mickle Hollow LLC)
  • Becky Leggieri (Independent Consultant & Volunteer)
  • Tanya Moyer (Farmer, Mulligan Creek Acres)
  • David Reardon (Owner, Hidden Pond Gardens)
  • Jeannette Spaulding (Executive Director, SCCAP)

In addition, four permanent seats are held by representatives from the Office of Agricultural Development, Department of Health, CCE Schoharie and Otsego, and SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, bringing the total to 13 board members. 

  • Kelley Doolin (CCE Schoharie and Otsego)
  • Liz Kosier (Schoharie County Department of Health)
  • Caroline Myran (Schoharie County Office of Agricultural Development)
  • Deb Pernat (SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech)

Together, these individuals will guide the development of the Schoharie County Farmers Market, helping to support local producers, increase access to farm-fresh food, and promote agriculture as a vital part of the county’s identity and economy.