Our Team

“Love. They must do it for love. They love to live where they work and to work where they live.”

Wendell Berry

Emma Jagoz, Founder

Hello! I’m Emma Jagoz and I’m a first generation farmer who founded Moon Valley Farm in 2012. I am passionate about taking action locally to tackle global social and environmental injustices. I see the broken food system with its abundance of unhealthy, highly processed food as one of the most dire issues facing our society, as it’s destroying the environment, it’s reliant on appalling work conditions and it creates a myriad of health issues to those who consume its products.

I believe that by stewarding land responsibly through regenerative agriculture, we will LOCALIZE our food system and also improve our waterways, the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and decrease the need to rely on fossil fuels and shipping logistics to get food. I think that the community that forms around this new local food system will have the tools needed to strengthen the health of our families through food AND will be empowered to successfully navigate the increasingly uncertain world affected by climate change disasters.

On the farm, our mission is to unite ALL people around our common denominator, the need to eat—by providing access to reliable, healthy, responsibly-grown and fresh food that combats our pandemic of health issues, reliance on pharmaceuticals, and a food industry that is destroying our planet. We are also passionate about providing our community with meaningful employment and improving the soil surrounding our region's most important resource, the Chesapeake Bay.

Outside of the farm, I am a mother of two amazing kids ages 12 & 11, have two dogs and two cats, and I am constantly working to better my work-life balance to focus on more quality time with my incredible family.

Jeanne, Marketing + Customer Experience Manager

Hi, I'm Jeanne! I'm Moon Valley Farm's Marketing + Customer Experience Manager. I've always had a passion for food and eating locally, so I was beyond excited to join the team at the beginning of 2021. I oversee customer support and planning our marketing strategy. I love helping customers, sharing recipes through our newsletters, and coming up with ideas to help spread the word about the farm! In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors cycling and running, visiting local coffee shops, and cooking veggie-filled meals. My favorite veggie is delicata squash and I also love edible flowers!

Erin
I’m Moon Valley Farm’s driver for our Baltimore, Baltimore County, and Howard County deliveries. My four siblings and I grew up in Michigan, Illinois, and Alabama but our parents are Marylanders who met in Baltimore (in the big copper-and-gold-roofed skyscraper on Light Street!) and I’ve lived in Baltimore City since 2012. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, hiking, swimming the Gunpowder, Steely Dan, dabbling in fiber crafts, reading, and turning my farm share veggies into ravioli filling.

David, Harvest Lead

I started working at Moon Valley Farm in February 2023. I began farming as a means to learn the cycle of plants, commercial and native. My long term goal of is re-foresting areas that have been pillaged by mountain-top removal and deforestation. My favorite veggies are: omitting olives, carrots (to eat, not favorite to grow). Some of my hobbies are math, running, and reading.

Becky, Sales

Hi, I’m Becky and I’ve just joined the amazing team at Moon Valley Farm. Plants of all types are my lifelong passion and being able to unify my passion for plants with my passion to help others is a dream come true. The importance of sustainable farms, eating seasonally, and educating children and adults on available options is more important than ever. Being part of a team that helps introduce people to vegetables they’ve never tried before, and expanding the vegetable options people regularly eat is fantastic. My new favorite vegetable is celeriac. Celeriac has a texture similar to a potato but a distinct celery flavor, it’s versatile, a healthy option and my new fav. I’m beyond thrilled to be part of this amazing farm and team!

Matt, Production Farmer

Farming has always held my interest, but I was not sure where or how to start. I stayed home with our daughter during the pandemic. When I went back to work I wanted my time away from my family to be spent doing something meaningful. I needed to feel good about my work.

I grew up in this area, and found out by word of mouth about Moon Valley Farm. I started in the fall of 2022 as part of our production team, and I also help wherever there is a need. My favorite veggies are broccoli and Bok Choy.

In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my girls, growing a cutting garden, doing anything outdoors, antique shopping, reading about consciousness, religion and ancient civilizations. And, there is no doubt you can find me on a Sunday sharing a pint with friends at a local brewery or dive.

Grant

Hello! I'm Grant, and I've been a part of MVF since July 2020. I started as a part time delivery driver and loved the farm so much that I accepted the position of Pack Shed Manager. It's my responsibility to ensure our CSA members and restaurants get safe, fresh, and high quality produce that is packed in a clean space. On occasion, I also serve as one of the farm's contributing photographers, helping show where our food comes from. My favorite crop at MVF is our peppers! I had never heard of a Jimmy Nardello sweet pepper before working here, and now it's what I look forward to every summer.

Bryan

I’m Bryan. I have 25 years of construction experience, mainly remodeling homes focusing on kitchens, bathrooms and additions. I have also kept bees on the farm for the past 5 years. In that time I’ve gotten to know Emma and her family and crew, and can’t imagine working anywhere else. My role on the farm is trying to keep the equipment running and new projects progressing smoothly. Kale is probably my current favorite veggie, making kale chips is so easy and delicious.

Michael
I grew up in Potomac, Maryland surrounded by a big family - I’m the fifth of eight children. Many of my fondest childhood memories involve time spent outside with my siblings and then, later in the evening, recounting those adventures over a big family dinner. Those experiences left me with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and home cooked meals shared with friends and family. However, in 2017 when I graduated from Fordham University, I followed other passions and began a career as an elementary school science teacher in Brooklyn, New York. I loved the constant thrills of living in the city and doing science experiments with my students, but after a few years I began to long for those foundational experiences from my childhood. In the summer of 2021 I found my way back home to Maryland and began working at Moon Valley Farm. I am responsible for starting seeds, preparing fields, transplanting, watering, weeding, and occasionally delivering veggies to CSA members around DC. I consider myself lucky to work alongside a crew of kindred spirits who share my passion for providing good food to the community. I love every vegetable - but radicchio, golden beets, and French breakfast radishes are a few favorites!

Ann, Sales Manager
I have been at the farm since March 2022 and work directly with our chefs, schools, Food as Medicine partners, and institutional customers to talk about all of our local food offerings and the benefits of eating seasonally.
Growing up in Maryland, my parents always had a huge organic vegetable garden so picking homegrown healthy vegetables has always been an important part of my life. Tomatoes are my favorite veggie. I have grown over 200 varieties of heirloom tomatoes in my home vegetable garden and will always find space for just one more tomato plant!

Jenna

I’m a produce enthusiast. I love planting and harvesting all the vegetables. Some of my favorites are sungold cherry tomatoes, murasaki sweet potatoes, hakurei turnips, and mizuna. When I’m not working on the farm or in the kitchen, you can find me at the skatepark rollerblading.

Rob, Fleet and Logistics Manager

Hello I am Rob! I have been with Moon Valley Farm since March of 2024. I was born and raised locally in Walkersville MD. I served 8 years in the US Navy from 2007 to 2015. I then spent the next 4 years on SAR teams and trail crews for the US Forest Service in southern Oregon. I moved back to Maryland the summer of 2019 to be closer to family. I started farming, homestead style, in 2020. Fast forward to 2024 I was able to join the Moon Valley Farm team and bring the dream of working in agriculture to realization.