Who We Are: The Montgomerys, Marney Broderick, our Board, Interns & Employees
The community at Lamppost Farm strives to model what good farms should . . . right relationships. A healthy farm displays right relationship with God, His creation, and His people through a variety of gifts, aesthetic beauty, and the participation in purposeful work.
We chose the name Lamppost Farm based on the lamppost in the Chronicles of Narnia. As Lucy emerges from the wardrobe into a snow-covered forest, a lamppost stands among the trees. It marks the entrance into a new world, where something is different. We want to offer an entry-point into a world where something is different. Therefore, Lamppost Farm is your farm! Come, explore life around us. Buy some of your food from us. Learn, grow, celebrate, rejoice, and worship God with us. Come and be with us on this journey!
We chose the name Lamppost Farm based on the lamppost in the Chronicles of Narnia. As Lucy emerges from the wardrobe into a snow-covered forest, a lamppost stands among the trees. It marks the entrance into a new world, where something is different. We want to offer an entry-point into a world where something is different. Therefore, Lamppost Farm is your farm! Come, explore life around us. Buy some of your food from us. Learn, grow, celebrate, rejoice, and worship God with us. Come and be with us on this journey!
The Montgomery Family: Steve, Melanie, Nate, Drew, Amelia, and Lucy
We, the Montgomery Family, are the farm stewards. Steve is the Executive Director. Melanie serves as the President of the Board of Directors. Nate, Drew, Amelia, & Lucy are students at local school. At the farm, they lead tours, help facilitate events, do chores from milking to chicken processing and beyond. Everyone contributes, whether through work, hospitality, public relations, animal husbandry, or more.
Read the Montgomery Story.
Read more of Mel's story as an Arbonne Independent Contsultant at melaniemontgomery.arbonne.com.
Read the Montgomery Story.
Read more of Mel's story as an Arbonne Independent Contsultant at melaniemontgomery.arbonne.com.
Marney Broderick
Marney has been a part of the farm since the beginning, partnering with the Montgomery family in stewarding the farm. She originally hails from New Zealand with farming in her DNA, and brings a little of her homeland to The Farm in her Coopworth sheep. Her passions lie in caring for the sheep and in running the gardening operation and permaculture orchard. It's her desire to create beautiful, hospitable spaces for people; and to come alongside those, who intersect The Farm, in discipleship roles, fulfilling her calling of 'feed my sheep.'
Board of Directors
Chuck Rankin- I studied Engineering, did research at Alternative Appropriate Technology and started farming in Ohio in the 1970's. My wife, Kathleen, and I have been married for 44 years, we have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. I am now farming 150 acres in Medina Ohio and operating a manufacturing company in Akron. My role on the board is
MENTORING FRIEND
Jeff Lathrop-I serve as a Regional Vice President with Primerica in Akron, OH where I’m passionate about empowering families with the knowledge and confidence to make sound financial decsions. My wife, Lori, and I have 2 girls, Brynne & Gabrielle . My role on the board is
DISRUPTING QUESTIONER
Joy Guilleux- I have been working for the Coalition for Christian Outreach for 20 years and now serve as the Assistant Director for Finance s Administration. I reside in East Liberty, PA with my husband and two kids. My role on the board is
DISCERNING SUPPORTER
Marney Broderick- I have made my home at Lamppost Farm and have been invested in Lamppost Farm, for 10 years as a mentor, investor, community member/staff and VP of the board. A new role in my life I am most proud of is Nana to 4 grand babies! I am also a Hospice Nurse. My role on the board is
CHARMING HOSPITALITY
Greg Bowman- I was schooled in ecologically healthy farming systems by soil scientists at the Rodale Institute and family farmers throughout the East, South, and Midwest. I delight in exploring the intersections of deep faith, social justice, wholesome agriculture, resilient community, and good food. My role on the board is ENGAGED ADVOCATE
Beth Scheller- I have lived in Columbiana most of my life and continue to share life there with extended family as well as my husband, Mark and 3 kids. I have served the YMCA for over 20 years and currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer over the Youngstown Ohio area YMCAs. My role on the board is STRATEGIC OPERATIONS
MENTORING FRIEND
Jeff Lathrop-I serve as a Regional Vice President with Primerica in Akron, OH where I’m passionate about empowering families with the knowledge and confidence to make sound financial decsions. My wife, Lori, and I have 2 girls, Brynne & Gabrielle . My role on the board is
DISRUPTING QUESTIONER
Joy Guilleux- I have been working for the Coalition for Christian Outreach for 20 years and now serve as the Assistant Director for Finance s Administration. I reside in East Liberty, PA with my husband and two kids. My role on the board is
DISCERNING SUPPORTER
Marney Broderick- I have made my home at Lamppost Farm and have been invested in Lamppost Farm, for 10 years as a mentor, investor, community member/staff and VP of the board. A new role in my life I am most proud of is Nana to 4 grand babies! I am also a Hospice Nurse. My role on the board is
CHARMING HOSPITALITY
Greg Bowman- I was schooled in ecologically healthy farming systems by soil scientists at the Rodale Institute and family farmers throughout the East, South, and Midwest. I delight in exploring the intersections of deep faith, social justice, wholesome agriculture, resilient community, and good food. My role on the board is ENGAGED ADVOCATE
Beth Scheller- I have lived in Columbiana most of my life and continue to share life there with extended family as well as my husband, Mark and 3 kids. I have served the YMCA for over 20 years and currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer over the Youngstown Ohio area YMCAs. My role on the board is STRATEGIC OPERATIONS
Lamppost Farm Animals : The Employees That Do Most of The Work
Lamppost Farm employs a dedicated workforce including cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, dogs, sheep and even a llama! Our animals work to regenerate the soil through being the animals that God has created them to be. On the farm, cows eat, chew their cud, and spread their manure. The landscape management that is going on is re-claiming fields and building soil. In old corn or soybean fields, chickens move daily in their field pens to forage for grasses and gobble up bugs. They leave behind a layer of manure that within a year has caused native grasses to grow, enriched the soil, and improved the pasture for future grazing.
See more of our Devon Cattle, Berkshire Cross Pigs, and our Pastured Poultry operations.
See more of our Devon Cattle, Berkshire Cross Pigs, and our Pastured Poultry operations.
The Interns
Lamppost is also home to a crew of interns who have joined the farm community for either a summer or an entire year. The interns participate in the various aspects of work, rest, and relationships on the farm.
Lamppost is also home to a crew of interns who have joined the farm community for either a summer or an entire year. The interns participate in the various aspects of work, rest, and relationships on the farm.
Lamppost Farm, 14900 Market St., Columbiana, OH 44408
lamppostfarm@gmail.com 330-531-4240
lamppostfarm@gmail.com 330-531-4240
