Our Farm's Journey

Who We Are

Phillies Bridge Farm Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting food justice and sustainable agriculture in the northeast USA. Through our small farm, we offer educational programs, CSA memberships, a summer camp, and host weddings. With a focus on educating the community about food systems, we strive to cultivate awareness, making impactful contributions toward a more sustainable future for all.

Our Commitment

Our Vision

At Phillies Bridge Farm, our mission is to create a sustainable community centered around food justice and education. We aim to empower individuals and families through access to fresh produce, while fostering a deeper understanding of agricultural practices and their importance.

Meet the Team

Farm Director

Ellen Conti She/Her

Ellen grew up playing in the woods and learning about nature and science. Her favorite part of work is sharing her love of learning and farming with our apprentices while leading the farm. Ellen and her dog Amelia look forward to making new connections with the community each season. Outside of work she enjoys walking in the woods, mountain biking, spending time with friends and family, reading and cooking.

Education & Food Justice Director

Ella Schwarzbaum She/Her

Ella is a New York City native who came to agriculture as she learned more about the industrial farming system that provided most of the food around her. Ella majored in Environmental Studies at Binghamton University and received a masters in Childhood Education, General and Special Education (grades 1-6). After teaching elementary school science in the South Bronx it was time for a change of pace, and she has been farming in the Hudson Valley ever since. She is very excited to continue combining her love of education and farming as part of the Phillies Bridge Farm Project family! When she is not farming, Ella is often dreaming of goats or working on a crochet project.

Adminstration & Finance Director

Jazmine Langlitz She/Her

Beginning her tenure with Phillies Bridge as the camp director, Jazmine moved into the administrative office in 2020. A Hudson Valley native, Jazmine obtained a degree at SUNY New Paltz in visual arts and fell in love with the town. She went on to receive her Masters Degree from Endicott College in Montessori Integrative Learning. She enjoys teaching math and is intrigued by the connections between math and nature. In her spare time, Jazmine explores mounted archery and trail riding with her horse, Pax, and hangs out with her family while camping, hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Assistant Farm Manager

Haidee Sticpewich She/They

Haidee is excited to be back in New York farming, after finishing her Master's degree focused on Agroecology at the University of Michigan. From being introduced to farming and food system work during high school, she quickly came to love the hard, daily labor of farm work and the wonderful communities that grow up around these spaces. She has been lucky to learn from the work of farmers in New York state and in Detroit while working in various roles such as assistant farm manager, field crew leader, irrigation specialist and a tractor operator. Her work has supported farms in their missions of food justice, access, and education. Haidee is looking forward to doing the same here at Phillies Bridge and can't wait for the 2026 season!