Sue Brandell
A Chinese blue delphinium for sale started the conversation that eventually led to Sue's employment at the farm, and 2006 will mark her third year with Cherry Valley Organics. With her recent retirement from 34 years of teaching math in the Peters Township School District, she is excited to be able to devote more time to the flowers. If not working in the flower beds, Sue can be found teaching yoga at Three Rivers Yoga in Coraopolis.

Her continuing interest in working at the farm stems from a combination of her affinity for organic flower and vegetable production, the pleasure of being part of a fledgling business that she believes has great potential, and the joy of working outdoors.
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Tom Feustel
A native of Pittsburgh and a resident of nearby Sturgeon, Tom has worked in the IT department at Fisher Scientific for five years. His
conversations with a number of Fisher employees who are CSA members piqued his interest in Cherry Valley Organics, and he joined the 2006 crew shortly thereafter.

Tom has prepared food at various restaurants for more than fifteen years, and is interested in healthy eating and healthy living in all of its
aspects. Also, with his background in business management, he is particularly interested in the Cherry Valley Organics business model.

In his spare time, Tom is working toward a bachelor's degree in computer science from Point Park College in Pittsburgh.
Dana Swoager
Dana joined the 2006 crew at Cherry Valley Organics due to her ongoing interest in gardening, as well as her desire to expand her horticultural knowledge, particularly with regard to herbs.

Dana has been interested in chemical-free gardening since she was a child, working with her father in his garden. She currently grows a variety of vegetables and herbs in her own garden, and would someday like to work full-time in the horticultural field.

A resident of nearby Joffre, Dana is a native of the area, and keeps busy raising her four girls (including a set of twins).

In her spare time, Dana also works part-time as a substitute aide with a local Head Start program, which provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
 
   
 
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