Meet our Market Manager, Advisory Team & Founders.
Market Manager, Emily Foster
Hi I am Emily! I moved to the Red in 2020 after climbing and adventuring for several years as a weekend warrior. I came for the climbing, and stayed for everything else! I started Revival Ridge Farm, a small scale veggie farm in Rogers to pursue my passion of growing good food for great people. After vending at RRGFM for 3 years, I am thrilled to step up as Market Manager to support this thriving and growing market! Farmers' Markets are my favorite, they are the intersection of community, agriculture, art, and of course- a little treat. See you there!
We love, Emily! And we're thankful for all her hard work and dedication.
Market Advisory Team
Market Advisory Team Members:
Lauren Blankenship, Owner, Hooting Owl Homestead
Heather Graham, Farmer, Holly Creek Farms
Kevin Gurtowski, Market Founder, Farmer, Fox & Hen Farm
Pete Fingerson, Owner, Restoration Acres KY
Tim Hibbard, Director, Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Jann Knappage, Market Founder, Farmer, Fox & Hen Farm
Kendyl Redding, Agent, Powell County Cooperative Extension
Market Founders
Jann Knappage and Kevin Gurtowski have been doing Kentucky food system work for a decade and were able to lean on and leverage partnerships to bring the RRGFM to life. They work diligently to serve our community, create economic opportunities for our vendors and make sure the market is a dynamic and worthwhile experience for our customers each week. Jann and Kevin continue to work for the Cooperative Extension Service and farm in Menifee County with their daughter, Aster.