Josh Johns – Farmer/Owner
Josh ensures you have what you want on your table each season. He is married to Garry and Susan’s youngest daughter, Jennifer, and joined as co-owner in 2015 after graduating from the University of Georgia. Just share with Josh what you would like to see him grow, and if he can grow it, he will!
Garry Shaw – Farmer/Owner
Garry and Susan started Hickory Hill Farm in 2009. It has been exciting to see the farm grow and succeed. This was Garry’s dream, and he saw it through. Garry is the one who keeps everything moving on the farm, equipment-wise. If it breaks, Garry can fix it! He works alongside Josh, determining what and how much Hickory Hill needs to grow from season to season.
Susan Shaw – Accountant/Owner
Susan manages the books and ensures the financials are in order. She is also responsible for keeping Hickory Hill’s USDA Organic Certification records. She loves numbers, spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Accounting, and helping other farmers manage and understand their books.
Jennifer Johns – Mom/Owner
Jennifer doesn’t farm too much these days. She homeschools three children and is expecting their fourth child very soon. In addition to being a full-time mom, she and the children work at the Athens Farmers Market with Josh, and she assists Susan with books.
Matthew, Madelyn, and Levi – Future Farmers
Our youngest farmers are harvesting clover for clover tea.
Josiah Dooley – Lead Farmer
Josiah has been part of the Shaw family for over 27 years. He first worked on the farm as a teenager and returned after he finished his undergrad work and entered seminary. He is an integral part of the daily work here, from planting to harvesting, building cold frames, and caring for all the animals.
Yue Mi – Farmer
Yue Mi is a member of Hickory Hill Farms’ Karen family. She has worked for Hickory Hill for seven years. The Karen people are Burmese refugees who came to the United States through Thailand. The group that works at Hickory Hill is made up of Christian refugees. They are hard workers and extremely dependable.
Bradley Wheeler – Packing House Coordinator
Bradley manages and coordinates all the packing at Hickory Hill. He is a foodie and also has his own homestead. He loves learning and looks forward to the day he can do this on his land. We encourage him to take that leap of faith when he’s ready!
Blue Doh Paw – Farmer
As you can see, Blue Doh is pretty proud of her work, as she should be. They are digging thousands of pounds of red onions.
It looks like a bumper crop!
Aye Nway – Farmer
Aye Nway joined us this year. She’s been a very hard worker and loves vegetables.
May Htoo – Farmer
May Htoo also joined us this year. She’s been harvesting onions for days and sings away while working.
Sheri Dooley – Assistant Accountant
Sheri is Susan’s assistant and Josiah’s mom. The Dooleys have been part of the farm since they met the Shaws in 1998. They have six children, and every one of them has worked on the farm over the years. Sheri is learning everything about keeping books for a farm. She handles payroll, payroll taxes, USDA Certification, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.