Meet Our Farmer: Christopher Richard Jelesky
Before joining our team in October 2021, Chris was the farm manager at Jean Farris, a James Beard Award-nominated winery and restaurant with a two-acre garden in Lexington, Kentucky.
Before joining our team in October 2021, Chris was the farm manager at Jean Farris
He started working there while studying at the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture with a minor in Business. Chris moved to Tampa, Florida, in 2017 with his wife Christina and two daughters, Pilar and Penelope. Since then, they have welcomed their third daughter, Poppy, and their fourth daughter, Pia.
Continue reading to learn more about Chris, get his tips and expert advice on farming and gardening, and discover what exciting projects he’s working on at SB Farm.
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FARMER Q & A
FARMER Q&A
Home Town: Naperville, IL
Years Farming: 6
Favorite Vegetables: Tomatoes and Bok Choy
What is your Must-Have Tool?
“A strong back and a willingness to learn.”
Top gardening tip?
“I highly recommend reaching out to your local extension service county agent for home gardens. They have state and region-specific guides and recommendations.”
What are you most excited to work on at SB Farm?
“Getting the chickens in their mobile coop and our piglets in their new pig pen.”
What do you plan to grow next?
“We are currently working on sweet potatoes, watermelon, peanuts, and sorghum. Next season, we will plant patty pan squash, zucchini, leeks, Brussels sprouts, kalettes, green onions, broccolini, cauliflower, and flowers.”
What have you grown so far at SB Farm?
“Beets, carrots, radishes, lettuce, microgreens, pea shoots, tomatoes, and a mixture of herbs.”
Wondering how you can get a taste of our farm-fresh ingredients?
Our recently updated menus include delicious seasonal dishes, from appetizers to desserts. Check out this blog post for help planning a seasonal menu, and contact us to book your event!
