Board of Directors - 2010

Melanie d'Avis - Salem
(2001 Salem, 1 year term) Melanie is a knitter, swimmer, birder and veteran garlic
 planter. A California native, she grew up with the following trees in her back yard: avocado, guava, 
 fig, macadamia nut, cherimoya, lemons, limes, peach, and apple. She is adventurous—enjoying 
traveling and fearlessly trying just about any unusual fruit or vegetable. The check-out clerk at the
grocery store is always holding up Melanie’s latest choice of produce and asking, “What IS this?
 
Hale Bradt - Salem
 
 
Tracy Hines - Marblehead
(2002 Marblehead, 3 year term) As a land conservation professional, there is no better way to
 integrate my personal and professional lives than to support local agriculture. As a mother, I love 
being able to teach my kids about where their food comes from and the importance of supporting l
ocal farmers. The Farm Coop was always ahead of its time and I’m been proud to be a part of
it. When I’m not chasing after my three kids (Jack-7, Cate-5, and Audrey-2) I’m working at Essex 
County Greenbelt Association or hiking in Lynn Woods with my husband Tom (a Lynn firefighter and 
3rd generation Lynn resident).
 
Heidi Rubin - Marblehead
(1997 Marblehead, 2 year term) As a healthcare provider I have always been keenly aware of the 
need for good nutrition. Coupled with my life experience as a “backyard gardener,” I have grown into
 a strong supporter of the Farm Direct Cooperative. We have been members since 1997. Over the 
last 11 years I have developed a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture through years of 
depot volunteering, education, other cooperative member’s passion and of course the fruits and
vegetables.
 
Richard "Pic" Harrison
 (1993 Marblehead, Alternate) I have been an FDC member for 15 years and co-founded the organization
with my wife Sarah. In the past I served as President and Treasurer. I have been involved with many non-profits over the years but
FDC is my personal favorite. We have an inspirational mission and are a real force in our regional food system. I am grateful to be
involved.
 
 
Jessica Mitchell - Melrose
 (2004 Melrose, 3 year term) Jessica has been a Melrose member of the Farm Direct Co-op since it was run as a
“test site” for just 2 pickups out of a friend’s driveway. She has been actively involved ever since working to help make the Co-op a
permanent establishment in Melrose. She first became interested in the benefits of locally grown produce watching a friend’s “garden
club” produce fresh organic produce in the backyard where she and her husband used to live. Since moving to Melrose, she has
welcomed the opportunity to receive a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables from the Co-op and continues to spread the word
of their superior quality and taste. She especially enjoys her children’s enthusiasm as they wonder “what’s in season this week?”
 
 
Candice Conlon - Marblehead
 
Alex Bennett - Melrose
 
Lisa Hart - Melrose 

Rebecca Lord - Salem