The Field's Edge

Alex Wenger studied sustainable agriculture at Goddard College, focusing on ethnobotany and plant breeding. He didn’t set out to be a farmer, but growing vegetables allowed him to apply his studies practically, gaining a deeper understanding of plants through firsthand experience.

At Field's Edge Farm, he grows a mix of heirloom vegetables, open-pollinated varieties, and specialty fruits.

The farm also works on breeding plants that require fewer pesticides and exploring crops with added nutrition or soil-enhancing benefits. Each plant at the farm, from bitter melons to squash, has its own story to tell.