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 (now, Williamston Farm & Artisan Market), formerly operated under the name Williamston Farmers Market by the City of Williamston.
Sowing Growth’s Bylaws were originally adopted on May 8, 2018, and currently provide for a governance structure including a Board of Directors with five Corporate Officers (President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President). The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic, policy, and fiscal planning for Sowing Growth and the Williamston Farm & Artisan 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, President
Carol is a life-long resident of Ingham County and lives in Williamston with her husband David, with whom she raised 3 children. Carol has been involved in many community and professional organizations. With her farm background, she has an affinity for local farmer’s markets and encourages those who have aspirations of being an entrepreneur, to […]
Jane E. Reagan, Vice President/President Elect
Jane 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 similar measures. […]
Tamara Voss, Secretary
Tammy has been a resident in the area for 45 years. She taught 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. She feels that Farmers Markets are vital to communities and bring people together. Tammy enjoys volunteering at […]
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 […]
Christian Kelly Scott, Ph.D.
Christian Kelly Scott holds a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology and International Agriculture & Development from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Pennsylvania State University. He is currently a Research Associate at Michigan State University in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. His research focuses on societal issues of hunger and food insecurity. […]
John Calogero
John Calogero joined the Sowing Growth Board of Directors in 2025. For the past twenty years, he has worked in the Agricultural Industry. His career ranges from ag tourism to agronomic research and almost everything in between. John’s bachelor’s degree is in Ag business and economics. After college, John began working in the Ag retail […]
Advisory Council
By sharing their experience, expertise, and professional knowledge in such areas as fundraising, volunteer recruitment, promotion, and communications, Advisory Council Members support the current work of the Sowing Growth Board of Directors as it strives for an ever-thriving Williamston Farm & Artisan 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
Jackie Ellis
Symantha Outwater
Marci Scott
Sharon LaPointe
Ash Wilkie
Coleen Stowell
Michelle Martin
Coni Crittenden
Persons interested in serving on the Sowing Growth Advisory Council are encouraged to contact Sharon LaPointe via email at Sharon@sowinggrowth.com or by phone (517-927-9316).
Meet the Sowing Growth Advisory Council Members
Sharon LaPointe
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 the Eaastern Ingham Farmers Market not only fit these objectives to a tee, but also resonated with Sharon’s love […]
Michelle Martin
Michelle is from Mason, Michigan and has two grown children. She lives in the country and has a passion for farmer’s markets and gardening. Sowing Growth Treasurer from 2020-2024, Michelle is a recent addition to the Advisory Council. She comes to the Council with a strong entrepreneurial mindset honed by 22 years of experience as […]
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 Williamston Farm & Artisan 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