Board & Staff

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Will Wright – President
Will and Heidi Wright own and operate Hidden Meadow Farms in West Greenwich. They run an Angus Hereford cow calf beef operation, grow their own feed and direct market their meat to the customer by the cut. They also produce and sell maple syrup, goat's milk soap and offer educational field trips. Will also owns Wright Excavating, Inc.

Louis Vinagro III - Vice-President
Louis and Maria Vinagro own and operate Hill farm in Foster. They offer pasture-raised pork, eggs and blueberries. Louis and Maria also own and operate Full Circle Recycling out of Johnston, RI.

Martha Neale – Secretary
Martha Neale grew up on a dairy farm in North Kingstown and now operates Windmist Farm in Jamestown with her husband George and their family. She has been actively involved in RIRLA for the last two years and is committed to making available locally grown, naturally-raised meat which the Neales sell from their farm.

Jane Christopher – Treasurer
Jane Christopher lives in Foster on the former dairy farm that has been in her family since 1918. She and her husband Chris raise sheep and sell lamb direct to customers. Jane and Chris also produce the RIRLA newsletter.

Heidi Quinn – Association Coordinator
Heidi Quinn grew up on a small beef farm in Richmond. With the help of their two daughters, Heidi and her husband Neil raise several beef to direct market annually, as well as turkeys and layers. A former teacher, Heidi is an active volunteer in FFA, helping guide young farmers toward success in sustainable agriculture. As Association Coordinator, Heidi is the person you speak to by phone or email to schedule your animal processing, as well as handling membership services, record keeping and general questions about everything.

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