What We Do
Clarkston Family Farm is a nonprofit educational farm. We are an extension of the classroom, teaching kids about farm-to-table practices, planting and growing produce, best environmental practices, also livestock. We host field trips for all of the area schools, people rent the farm for private events, we host big events for the community, the Sunflower Market is used to raise funds to support the farm and it provides fresh organic produce for the community.
Our Roots
Our farm is always evolving. If you would like to learn about how we began our work of nature-based education for kids enjoy this video podcast.
Our Spaces
Our Furry Friends
















The Faces of the Farm
Meet our board members, teaching staff and counselors. These amazing individuals are what makes this space the Clarkston Family Farm. Want to join us? Contact us, we’d love to have you!
Executive Board

Chelsea O’Brien
Founder/President and Executive Director

Brad Shires
Vice President

Michele Dixon
Treasurer

Allyson Hemsworth
Secretary
Advisory Board Committee

David Murphy
Fundraising

Chuck Edwards
Marketing & Social Media

Laura Haynes
Grants

Meredith Kirby
Sunflower Market and Gathering Space

Annie Whaley
Sunflower Market and Gathering Space

Nancy Berg
Curriculum Advisor

Bridget Place
Volunteer Coordinator

Elizabeth Kushnereit
Special Events

Samantha Pepera
Horse Helpers

Mary Schleusener
Website Manager

Meg McGinn
Community Garden

Grace Howard
Student Liaison

Sierra Bonser
MSU Summer Intern