The Sowing Growth
Board of Directors
On April 2, 2018 Articles of Incorporation were filed for the nonprofit organization Sowing Growth to assume operation of the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market, formerly operated under the name Williamston Farmers Market by the City of Williamston.
Sowing Growth’s Bylaws were adopted on May 8, 2018, and currently provide for a governance structure including a Board of Directors with five Corporate Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President). The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic, policy, and fiscal planning for Sowing Growth and the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market program that it operates. To assist the Sowing Growth Board in these endeavors Sowing Growth has hired a Market Manager to address the day to day operation of the Market and to advise the Board as to how it may best support the Market as a thriving contributor to the quality of life in the communities it serves.
Meet the Sowing Growth Board of Directors
Carol Grainger, Board Member
Carol is a life-long resident of Ingham County and lives in Williamston with her husband David, and raised 3 children. Carol has been involved in many community and professional organizations. With her farm background, she has grown to love the local farmer’s markets and encourages those who have aspirations of being an entrepreneur, to take… Continue reading
Tamara Voss, Board Member
Tammy has been a resident in the area for 45 years. She taught high school science at East Lansing High School for 25 years. Currently Tammy is helping to design and make projects for the Seedlings and Sprouts activity station. Farmers Markets are vital to communities and bring people together. Tammy enjoys volunteering at the… Continue reading
Ash Wilkie, Vice President/President Elect
Ash Wilkie is a current student at MSU College of Law and will be graduating in May 2024. This summer she will be studying for the bar before joining the State of Michigan Court of Appeals as a Research Attorney. With a wild background with everything from being a high ropes instructor and owning a cat… Continue reading
Malinda Barr, Board Member
Farmers Market shoppers are my favorite customers!! They are already in the mindset of buying ‘good for you’ things. They are receptive and excited about Beeswax and it makes for a great connection to the community. We LOVE being among the ‘from the earth’ vendors and customers that truly appreciate, support and encourage the effort it takes… Continue reading
Ryan Edberg, President
Ryan Edberg grew up in a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where his family had a small cattle farm. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2002, with a degree in Political Science; and is a 2005 graduate of MSU College of Law. Ryan is a practicing attorney with a background in Criminal Law,… Continue reading
Sharon LaPointe, Secretary
Sharon LaPointe has been a resident of Williamstown Township since 1995. After retiring from the practice of law in June 2017, she sought a way to increase community involvement and service. The nonprofit Sowing Growth and its Eastern Ingham Farmers Market program not only fit these objectives to a tee, but also resonated with Sharon’s… Continue reading
Scott VanAllsburg, Board Member
Scott Van Allsburg has been active in the City of Williamston for decades. He is a self-taught artist in photography, painting and sculpture. He has been actively involved in creating and displaying works of art since 1979. He founded the Williamston Arts League and has served on the Board of the Williamston Theater (one of… Continue reading
Michelle Martin, Treasurer
Michelle Martin is from Mason Michigan and has two grown children. She lives in the country and has a passion for farmer’s markets and gardening. She understands the entrepreneurial mindset and has been self-employed for 22 years as a bookkeeper and has extensive experience working with non-profit organizations, as well as private businesses. Many of… Continue reading
Jane E. Reagan, Immediate Past President
Jane E. Reagan has been a resident of the City of Williamston since 1984. She has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Farmers Market in Williamston since its inception because of her beliefs of the importance of supporting local businesses, eating healthy food that has been grown nearby, and sustaining the environment with recycling and… Continue reading
Wendy Carr, Board Member
Wendy is co-owner of The Good Bake Bagel Kitchen and a vendor at the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market. She is an avid gardener and cook with a creative bend as demonstrated by her unique specialty bagels and sandwich offerings at the market. Wendy is a graduate of MSU, a proud downtown Williamston resident, and an advocate… Continue reading
Advisory Council
By sharing their experience, expertise, and professional knowledge in such areas as fundraising, volunteer recruitment, promotion, communications, Advisory Council Members support the current work of the Sowing Growth Board of Directors as it strives for an ever-thriving Eastern Ingham Farmers Market. The Advisory Council may be expanded in the future to support the development of complementary programs consistent with Sowing Growth’s mission and vision.
Advisory Council Members
Persons interested in serving on the Sowing Growth Advisory Council are encouraged to contact Sharon LaPointe via email at Sharon@thesowinggrowth.com or by phone (517-927-9316).
Please Visit Us
The Sowing Growth Board of Directors welcomes you to this website. We not only encourage you to visit the remaining pages, all of which are devoted to the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market, but to frequently visit the Market in person.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every Sunday
May 12 – October 13, 2024
McCormick Park in Williamston