About Us
Our Mission:
Bring together local farmers and artisans who produce the highest quality goods and connect them to the Canton community, while providing education on health and wellness through fresh food, fitness and social connection.
Meet our Team
B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s
Tom Birmingham
Strategy Lead, Board of Directors
Sponsorship Director
Jess Hesselschwerdt
Marketing & Communications
Board of Directors
Amanda Ryder
President, Board of Directors,
Community Liaison Director
Amy Ennis
Marketing & Communications
Board of Directors
Amy Killeen
Volunteer Director
Board of Directors
Stacy Blunt
Vendor Liaison
Board of Directors
Marie Ericson
Vice President, Board of Directors,
Market Manager
Stephen MacPherson
Treasurer
Board of Directors
L e a d e r s h i p T e a m
Marie Ericson, Market Manager
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? An onion, because it has many layers and can be sweet or salty!
What is your favorite part of the market? Taking in the scene, watching friends and neighbors greet each other, kids dancing to the music and everyone walking out with full bags of great local products!
Emily Besen, Operations Coordinator
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? A cucumber, because I'm a little crunchy but like to get dressed up!
What is your favorite part of the market? Having a community gathering place to run into friends and neighbors and shop local has helped create a sense of belonging for my family.
Laura Kurlinski, Volunteer Coordinator
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? Kale, because I'm kale-ing it all day!
What is your favorite part of the market? My favorite part of the market is that it takes the work out of food shopping! I can wander and seek inspiration from what’s there, see friends, enjoy a family adventure with our dog in tow, and of course, treat myself to a delicious coffee.
Amanda Ryder, Community and Sponsor Liaison
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? A carrot, because they're part of the CFM logo plus they're versatile, diverse, colorful and hearty!
What is your favorite part of the market? I love knowing that the CFM is a part of a person or family's weekend tradition and the sense of community we've been able to foster.
Brittany Walker, Social Media Coordinator
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? Turnip, because I love a good (dinner) party!
What is your favorite part of the market? The Seedling Corner. Getting kids excited about community and vendors is awesome to see!