Local Farmers | Bartlett's Farm

David Shepard

Receiving Manager

I am a father, husband, brother, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), scientist, musician, lapsed martial artist, writer and currently run the loading dock at Bartlett’s Farm as Receiving Manager.

I was born in Boston and raised in upstate NY. I attended the University of Rochester and hold a Bachelors of Science in Physics and Astronomy and a minor in Probabilistic Mathematics. During my last semester I studied in New York City as part of the University’s Art NY program – eventually moving to the city and starting my own business as a freelance promotions consultant. I washed-ashore on Nantucket in 2009, looking for a quieter way of life.

I have held several positions on the farm, starting out in the front of the house as a cashier. In April 2016, my wife Rachel and I, joined the United States Peace Corps and served in a small village in Nepal for 20 months as Food Security Volunteers. It was an amazing and humbling experience. The Farm was very supportive of my humanitarian work, which is one of the many reasons why I always knew I would return. We finally made it back to the States (and the Farm) in November 2017 and I spent the following year as Assistant Grower.

I am very proud to be the dad of daughters. Our first daughter, Juniper, was born in May, 2018. Wren was born next, in August of 2019. Our third daughter, Fable, was born in May, 2021. Our fourth daughter, Harbor, was born in February 2023. You can often see them running around the farm, playing and jumping in puddles.

Music plays a big role in my life. I am an active member of the infamous underground trio, the Art Punk Band. You may have also seen me playing at on of the island’s open mics, or on Nantucket’s Got Talent, as one half of the island-based duo, Sled Dog.

As an RPCV, food security remains a passion, and I am proud to be part of the Nantucket community, and to work to support the islands food chain.

Cynthia Bartlett

Office Bookkeeper

Born and raised on Nantucket, I graduated from NHS in 1982. After attending NTID/RIT in Rochester, NY with an Associates Degree in Accounting, I worked in the payroll department at Entenmann’s Bakery in Bayshore, Long Island, NY before returning back to the island in 1989 as the farm’s bookkeeper. I moved to Cape Cod in 2018 and still do the farm’s bookkeeping remotely.

I played women’s ice hockey as a forward on Nantucket, Falmouth and Hyannis teams. I love to travel both locally and internationally, go on Royal Caribbean cruises, and Explore Cape Cod on motorcycle rides with my fiancé. I am a proud mother of my three sons Joseph, Steven and Peter Bopp.

Kate O’Brien

Gift Manager

Considering I grew up in New York City, many people are surprised that I decided to settle down on Nantucket. The truth is Nantucket has been a part of my life for longer than I can remember. I came for my first visit when I was only nine months old and returned at least once a year after that! My parents eventually bought a house in Cisco so Bartlett’s Farm quickly became a part of my Nantucket experience. My summers off from college were spent working at the farm “back in the day,” when the market was in the greenhouse, the parking lot was dirt and we occasionally had to wrangle Baby the cow back into his pen with a tempting bunch of beets. After graduating from college I worked a few other places on island before returning to the farm in 2008

Laura Steele

Human Resources

I have been coming to Nantucket every summer since I was born and have fond memories of picking strawberries here at Bartlett’s as a kid. I worked summers in town during High School and College breaks. After graduating from Ohio University, I lived for many years in Washington, DC where I worked as the Manager of a Staffing Service. I was thrilled to realize my dream of moving my family to Nantucket year-round in 2006 for this job at Bartlett’s. I live here with my husband, two sons and two dogs and it’s a great place to raise both. I love how every season is so different at the Farm. Winter is about the food, Spring is about the plants, Summer is about the vegetables, and Fall is the pumpkins and Thanksgiving and wreath making for the holidays. In other jobs, it’s just the weather that changes outside your window, but here every aspect of my job changes with the seasonality of our business. I recruit about 90 seasonal employees each year and it’s so great to meet all the new people and welcome back so many returning “Farmily” members.

Maryjane Mojer

Store Manager

I am a morning person, and one of the first folks on the Farm every day. I start with a cup of coffee at my desk, and have my second either in the Garden Center, Greenhouses or wandering through the Market. (That speaks as much to the joy of working here as it does to my adoration of, though some may say addiction to, coffee….). I love to shop in small markets wherever I travel, and really enjoy seeking out new products to bring to the Farm. I also really enjoy our vendors to find out the story behind their products. My favorite part about working at the farm is really two fold; I love training our new staff on products and produce that they have never seen or tasted before, and really, really enjoy the look in their eyes when they taste just picked tomatoes and raw corn, still warm from the sun. Many of them have never tasted real, truly fresh produce before and it’s a privilege to share this with them! I also truly enjoy talking to our Customers and learning from them; recipes, their history with the Farm and the island, their favorite products. I’m a lifelong learner and every day on the Farm is a chance to learn something new. The Farm is truly special place with a staff full of people who care and work to make a difference for our Community and our Customers. And….we’re just down the road!

I am fiercely proud of my Island heritage and in awe of my family every day. While working at the Farm is, in and of itself, a dream come true, my fantasy dream job is as a backup singer. My singing abilities aside, what I lack in talent I make up for in determination!

Dave Bartlett

Farmer

I grew up on the farm, and came back to work full time in 1987. I started growing tomatoes around 1978 and have grown hundreds of acres of them over the years. I gained a lot of knowledge at SUNY Cobleskill and Michigan State University but never finished. I was instrumental in the certification of our organic fields and greenhouses. I have a passion for hot glass art, and I created the custom stained glass windows that hang in the market today! I’m often on the road visiting my 10 year old daughter who lives in Pittsburgh, PA. I’m now married to Kelly, the rooms director at the White Elephant Hotel, and we recently celebrated our son Flynn’s first birthday.

When you think of Bartlett’s veggies you should think of me, because I am your farmer.

John Bartlett

President

I graduated from Nantucket High school 1983 and Cornell University with a B.S. in Plant Sciences in 1987. I am on the Board of Directors Nantucket Bank, the Customer Service Council Farm Credit East, Nantucket Charter Committee, Nantucket Comprehensive Plan V.P., Sustainable Nantucket board member and Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors and President.

My first job on the farm was cutting parsley in 1971.

Kyra Doyle

Assistant Operations Manager

Growing up I spent many summers here on Nantucket, which included days spent learning to sail, playing tennis and family outings to Great Point. I always intended on coming back at some point. When presented the opportunity to join the Bartlett’s Farm team, it was an opportunity I was happy to accept.
Most of my career has been spent in the food industry. I started out at a food magazine for several years where my love of cooking really started as a seedling. Since, I have even written a couple blog post for Bartlett’s Farm. Food will always be a passion of mine and my knowledge base has grown immensely, with lots of help from the wide array of produce grown here. Not only have I learned to cook with more diverse ingredients, I have learned a lot about how they are grown and the importance of the sustainable agricultural practice used on the farm. I am excited to be a part of what Bartlett’s Farm will have in store for many years to come.
When not on the farm, I can still be found playing tennis and out at Great Point. I have now expanded the repertoire to include, walks through land bank trails, art classes, taking flying lessons and attempting to dine at every possible restaurant on island.

Sherri Marean

Operations Manager

I came to the farm in 2004 during the expansion of the Market and Garden Center after working for several years in banking. In 2017 I moved off island after 26 years as an islander and remain working remotely in my position.

My passion has always been around animals and giving back. I spent 10 years volunteering for the former Marine Mammal Stranding Team and continued with other non- profits on island after that, sitting on the board for both A.S.A.P. (Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention) and NAMI Nantucket (National Alliance for Mental Illness). These days I prefer the quiet of working in my own gardens and walking in nature at every opportunity I have. I also won’t pass up the chance to spend time with horses and family, especially the Grands.

One of the things I love about the farm is the amount of generous support they give to the community. It feels good to work for a company that believes in the importance of family and the impact of giving.

Leah Mojer

Marketing & Promotions

Beverage Manager, M & P

My Nantucket journey began when my father moved here when I was just 11 years old. After completing high school, attending Culinary School, and receiving training in Cheese and Charcuterie, I spent a few traveling and living in various places such as Orlando, FL, Portland, OR, and Somerville, MA. Feeling drawn back to the island, I began working at the farm in 2011.

Throughout my time at Bartlett’s, I have experienced a range of roles and responsibilities, from Deli Manager to Assistant Market Manager, Beverage Manager, and even making charcuterie for the farm. I have settled comfortably into my role as the Marketing and Promotions Manager. I genuinely adore my job, as it allows me to promote the farm through various means like advertising, organizing farm tours, coordinating events, and managing our online media presence.

I love the rhythm of the seasons and our collective appreciation for the small things; the arrival of the farm’s first pansies, the bounty of greenhouse tomatoes, and the delightful tradition of wreath making during the holiday season. Living on the island year-round, there is a sense that the whole island is on your doorstep. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is; there is always a serene place in nature where I can find solitude.

When I’m not at the farm, you can find me exploring the island’s wild places, offshore fishing, digging clams in Madaket, or puttering around in my kitchen or my garden.

Stephanie Guzman

Sous Chef

Originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved here in 2005 with my mom and brothers. I attended middle school and high school here on the island, and beginning in 11th grade I participated in the Highschool’s Culinary Program which connects students to opportunities working in the culinary industry. While in the program, I fell in love with cooking and baking and have worked in the trade ever since. I have held many positions over the years at Bartlett’s from working in the Deli to baking to cooking on the hot side. I am now the Sous Chef of the Farm Kitchen and I am celebrating my 15th year with the farm this year! When I am not at the farm, you can find me in the DR with friends and family. It’s my favorite place in the world.

Ella Bopp

Assistant Garden Center Manager

I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. Growing up I spent a lot of my time going camping with my family and friends where I would be exploring and admiring the beautiful forests and waterfalls, looking, and searching for the newest critter to find. I love hiking the buttes and driving the back roads in the mountains to get the best view of our beautiful city and state and to see the most amazing sunsets.

I started working at a local BBQ restaurant and taphouse with my older sister where I would start as a waitress and then moved up to bartending and catering. I met my now husband Joseph Bopp when he got hired at the same company to be a line cook. After living and working in Oregon together for two years, he mentioned that his family owned a farm in Nantucket Massachusetts and that he was considering going back to be with his family and to help on the farm again.

After a few months of consideration, he told me he had officially made plans to start the process of moving back and asked if I wanted to go with him to working the farm, which I accepted a month later. After spending as much time with my family as possible, I said my “see you later” to my whole family and started on a 3,205-mile drive to Nantucket with Joe and our two cats.

Now I work as one of the Garden Center Assistant Managers alongside my good friend Breeze and with the help of one of my best friends and boss Fernanda. I spend most my time looking for the newest plant to add to my collection at home, going to the beach and swimming, spending time with friends downtown looking at the shops and thrifting and taking my trips back to Oregon to see my family and exploring the East Coast when I am not at work.

Erin Hepinstall

Wine and Cheese Manager

I’m originally from Central Mass, but my Nantucket journey started about 25 years ago when my family first vacationed on the island during summer vacation. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2016, I decided to put off getting a “real job” and spend my summer working on Island at the Bartlett’s Deli.

My summer job transformed into said “real job” and in the winter of 2020 I joined the wine & cheese team as our cheesemonger. It all just fell into place from there on out!

I moved from cheesemonger to cheese manager and now have taken wine under my wing as well. I love being able to help people craft the perfect pairing between the two departments as well as put people onto bottles or cheeses they may have never tried before. There’s always something to learn in the wine world!

When not on the Farm, you can find me walking all over this island through trails and beaches, cooking for my friends, or enjoying a meal at one of the many beautiful restaurants we’re so lucky to have.

Joe Bopp

Deli Manager

I was born on Nantucket to Mark Bopp and Cynthia Bartlett, raised on the farm where I spent all of my summers working different positions around the farm including working in old market, picking tomatoes, corn and strawberries. I graduated from Nantucket high in 2009, and shortly after moved to the west coast to find my passion in cooking. I worked in various different restaurants in places including Berkley, Oakland, San Francisco, Portland Oregon and ending up in Eugene. There I met my now wife Ella and we started planning on moving back to Nantucket in late 2020, which we did and married in June 2021! I’ve been back full time on the farm since slinging sandwiches, serving hot dinner and delicious deserts to thousands of happy faces!

Devon Francis

Head Chef

Keegan Bartlett

Online Sales & Promotions

Born and Raised on the Farm, I began my career carrying grocery bags to cars for customers when I was 7. I worked for Dave chopping lettuce, picking corn, tomatoes, squash until I was 15. I was lucky enough to get a position working for our Harbor Master, Sheila Lucy, as a Surf Rescue Lifeguard the next summer. Graduated from the University of Maine (Go Bears) in 2018 with a degree in Management & Finance before returning to Nantucket.

Now I work on the Farm year-round as the Sales & Promotions Manager. I run the Friends of the Farm Rewards & Savings program, create content for Marketing, and do everything I can to better customers experiences here on the Farm.

Myself, My fiancé Clara, and our cat Marley live right by the Farm. When I’m not at work I enjoy getting out for Golf or Disc Golf. I love the New England Patriots, the Grateful Dead, Live Music, and the National Parks.

Kat Robinson

Head Baker

I studied Baking and Pastry at New England Culinary Institute and did my first internship on Nantucket at Something Natural in 2008. I worked 3 jobs, including here at the Farm, that summer and fell in love with the island. But the Farm was my favorite place to be, and I found my niche here. I’ve been the Head Baker since 2013. The community at the Farm and the freedom to express myself through baking is what keeps me here.

Jack Farrell

Customer Service Manager

I was lucky enough to spend my summers on Nantucket growing up. Every year, my family and I would come up for a week or two in August, stay with my grandparents in their house, and enjoy this beautiful island. I always knew that one day I would live here year-round; I definitely didn’t expect it to be this soon.

I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2020 with a double major in English Literature and Philosophy and a double minor in creative writing and educational studies. During my last semester at school, I was taking master’s courses and teaching 7th grade ELA at a middle school down the road when Covid hit. I finished up at the middle school and ended up landing here at Bartlett’s Farm.

Here at the farm, I discovered a passion for customer service that I didn’t know existed in myself. To me, every day is an opportunity to talk to new people, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. Nantucket has given me the chance to be a part of a community I only could have dreamed of. I live a slow and intentional life here on the island with friends that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Bartlett’s Farm gave me that, and I will always be grateful.

Breeze Kidder

Assistant Garden Center Manager

I consider myself a lifelong islander. I grew up on Southport Island, Maine, surrounded by peninsulas and other small islands floating like jewels in the Atlantic. A life surrounded by water and working lobster boats- my first job was at a fishing wharf selling lobsters and steamers to sun-burnt tourists.

I attended the College of Wooster where I received my bachelor’s degree in history, my focus on Tudor England. I love medieval and ancient history and have traveled around Italy, France, Scotland, Ireland, and Iceland visiting castle ruins, standing stones, poison gardens and haunted battlefields. I’ve never met a castle that I didn’t fall in love with.

Gardening has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, and I’ve learned so much from so many people but most importantly my father who has been a steward of the land his entire life, along with the knowledgeable staff and owners of Boothbay Region Greenhouses where I spent several years.

I came to Nantucket in the spring of 2020 to be with my love, and worked as a market stocker before getting my first look at the Garden Center. I could tell instantly how special of a place this was. I truly love coming to work each day and when I’m not at the Garden Center swooning over a hollyhock, I’ll be at the beach surf-casting for bluefish and striper!

Fernanda Longo

Greenhouse Manager

I’m a Brazilian, born and raised in Piracicaba in Sao Paulo State. I graduated in agriculture from the Federal University of Lavras in Minas Gerais State in December of 2011. During that year I was looking for an internship abroad for 2012 and the sponsor company gave me the option of Bartlett’s Farm. I remember them saying “It’s one of the best hosts we have” – so true. So I decided to take the chance, but I was really scared of my first trip to USA being on an Island that I didn’t know anything about it but was love at first sight. After many challenges now I’m the Greenhouse Operations Manager. In other words, I’m the Flower Grower at the farm. I’m passionate about my job, love that we grow many varieties but I can’t hide that my favorites are the ones for cuts. I feel blessed for finding my space here and having so many people supporting me in Brasil and here – especially my forever puppy Lily.

Living and working at the farm is amazing, and don’t have enough words for Nantucket, breath taking!

Sou brasileira, nascida em Piracicaba no estado de São Paulo. Me formei em Agronomia pela Universidade Federal de Lavras, no estado de Minas Gerais, em dezembro de 2011. Durante aquele ano estava procurando um estágio no exterior para 2012 pela empresa CAEP, que me deu a opção do estágio na Bartlett’s Farm, lembro-me quando me disseram “É um das melhores fazendas que temos ” –sim é verdade! Decidi então aproveitar a chance. Eu estava realmente com medo da minha primeira viagem aos EUA ser em uma Ilha que eu não sabia nada sobre mas foi amor à primeira vista. Depois de muitos desafios agora sou Gerente de Operações da Greenhouse, para simplificar cultivo todas as flores da fazenda . Eu sou apaixonada pelo meu trabalho, amo o fato que cultivarmos tantas variedades diferentes, mas não escondo que as minhas favoritas são as flores de corte. Me sinto abençoada por encontrar meu espaço aqui e ter tanta gente do meu lado me apoiando, seja no Brasil ou em Nantucket, especialmente minha sempre filhotinha Lily.

Morar e trabalhar na fazenda é maravilhoso e não tenho palavras suficientes para Nantucket, de tirar o fôlego!

Daniel Bartlett

Farmer

Dan is the fixit guy, and you will often find him either repairing equipment, or driving a tractor in the fields.

Our Leadership

John Bartlett

Cynthia Bartlett

Daniel Bartlett

Dave Bartlett

Keegan Bartlett

Joe Bopp

Ella Bopp

Sherri Marean

Maryjane Mojer

Laura Steele

Fernanda Longo

Jack Farrell

Kate O'Brien

Devon Francis

Stephanie Guzman

David Shepard

Breeze Kidder

Kyra Doyle

Kat Robinson

Erin Hepinstall

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Year round employee 30% store discount

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