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Thank you for a great 2023 season, we look forward to working with you on
the farm in spring 2024!
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OUR TEAM
 Rachel Mellen |
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 Amy Bonin |
 Amy Gowling |
 Keelee Williams |
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 Pat Reid |
Rachel Mellen
Urban Agriculturist/ Lead Farmer
Rachel originally came to the farm as a volunteer in 2019. Rachel enjoys researching and learning about our crops and interacting with our community members and the local wildlife. She is looking forward to continuing her journey as lead farmer and continuing to contribute to the community.
Amy Bonin
Farm Team Lead, McQuesten Urban Farm
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Amy Bonin has been with McQuesten Urban Farm for almost since 2017. She is passionate about growing food, food justice, food security and sovereignty. Amy also enjoys cooking and working with her community to improve the McQuesten neighbourhood. With a background in journalism and graphic design, Amy has combined these skills with farming to help the project grow online and in the fields.
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Amy Gowling
Engager, volunteer coordinator
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Keelee Willianms
Market attendant, farm hand
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Keelee started with farm as a student farm hand in 2024. She joined the farm as a staff member this year as our market attendant and farmhand. Keelee plans on studying horticulture at college in the near future.
Pat Reid
Pioneer of farm and longtime volunteer and neighbour.
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Pat Reid is a McQuesten neighbour and long time volunteer. at McQuesten Urban Farm and the McQuesten Community Planning Team. Pat alongside other with other McQuesten residents dreamt up this community farm and brought it to life with the help of the City Of Hamilton and our community partners.
"The farm has satisfied my desire to homestead. Now in some small way, mission accomplished." Pat
Our farm is now closed for the season, we will open in May 2026