SETON HARVEST
9400 New Harmony Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720

GENERAL INFO:
812.963.7693
mkemper@doc-ecp.org

FARM MANAGER:
812.963.7690
jschalas@doc-ecp.org

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Meet Farmer Joe!

Joe Schalasky grew up in a family of fourteen, making it essential for his family to grow vegetables. Each year, the family would plant a large garden and harvest all the vegetables needed for the year ahead. From this foundation, Joe developed his love for gardening and the benefits of fresh grown produce. Whereever he's lived, Joe has continued the annual practice of growing a large vegetable garden. His background includes a degree in Parks Management and Landscaping from Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He has extensive background in commercial landscaping, as well as experience in irrigation methods and alternative farming practices.

In 2006, Joe came to Seton Harvest as the Assistant Farmer. Over the first two seasons, he proved himself by deomonstrating an insatiable desire for learning different growing methods and through a work ethic that cannot be matched. As a result, he was promoted to the position of Farm Manager in 2008. His commitment to Seton harvest has been steadfast.

Joe has also served as a member of the farm’s Core Group. In this role, he and approximately twelve others have worked diligently to define the identity of the farm and meet the expectations of the shareholder families.

Under Joe Schalasky’s leadership, Seton Harvest is sure to grow and become an even greater model of sustainable agriculture. When you make your visit to Seton Harvest, be sure to ask for “Farmer Joe.” (Farmer Joe, at right, working with children from St. Vincent's Day Care Center.)

The Sponsor as the Farmer

The Daughters of Charity have always been recognized as women who stand with the poor, both in assisting them directly and in becoming advocates for societal change.

They are also called to be responsible stewards of God's resources. Through that call, an Eco-Justice Committee was formed to study ways for the Sisters in Evansville to use their property in a just and environmentally conscience way.

Seton Harvest is a wonderful marriage of the Daughters' commitment to the earth and its resources and their service to the poor. Sr. Virginia Delaney is pictured on the right showing off her produce!

For more information about the Daughters of Charity, visit their website at: http://www.doc-ecp.org