Farmer's Helpers, LLC

at Chip-in Farm
Chip-In Farm was named in 1944 when members of the Couvee family “chipped in” to purchase a small farm in Bedford. A visit to the farm today brings you back to a simpler time when food was local and farms were family run. The Farmer's Helpers program offers an authentic, process-based, and hands-on farm experience for the next generation. Through Farmer's Helpers participants are given the chance to develop confidence, build community, and learn to become better stewards of their land and environment.

Meet Our Team

Sandy Couvee
​"Farmer Sandy"

Sandy has been connecting kids to Chip-in Farm for over 15 years. She knows that the farm offers a unique full-sensory experience, which makes it the perfect classroom for kids! Sandy has a Massachusetts EEC infant/toddler and preschool certification and has worked as a preschool teacher. She strives to create a space of acceptance, connection, and community at Chip-in Farm for everyone of any age and any ability. Sandy was honored as a "Featured Woman in Agriculture" by the Pink Tractor Magazine in 2018. Her favorite farm animals are the cows!

Jen Mitton
"Farmer Jen"

Educational Programs Coordinator/Teacher

Jen grew up in Shirley, MA on a small Hobby Farm.  She was highly involved in 4-H throughout her youth.  After earning her BS in Biology from UMass Dartmouth, she went on to be a field researcher and then became an outdoor educator for organizations like Nature’s Classroom, the Audubon Society and Drumlin Farm.  Jen developed and ran a Farm Education program at a private school for 6 years where teaching kids where their food comes from was the focus. From seed to plate.  Her favorite farm animals are goats!

Amanda Munsie
"Farmer Amanda"

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Amanda grew up in California in the agriculture valley of Bakersfield on a small family farm with chickens. She graduated from Tufts University with a major in poultry production. Amanda founded Bountiful Basket Farm & Square Inch Farm and was a co-founder of Wilmington Farmers Market! Five years ago Amanda changed her farming career path to agriculture education.  She is passionate about educating all ages about sustainable open farming and advocate for equality in local food systems. When Amanda is not in the fields, she likes to spend time hiking and camping with her family. Her favorite farm animals are the chickens!
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Beth Frankel
​"Farmer Beth"

Julia Latady
​"Farmer Julia"
Beth has had a love of animals from an early age, and has experienced the many benefits of interacting with animals and the natural world throughout her life. She has combined her background as a licensed Social Worker with her strong belief in the importance of the human animal connection. Beth will be co-teaching our Monday Little Farmers class as well as our new Middle School Hired Hands class. Her favorite farm animal is her cow, Honey!
Julia grew up in Bedford with frequent visits to Chip-in Farm. She is moving on from her Educational Programs Coordinator role at the farm, but will still be poking around and helping out as needed! She will be back on the farm for visits and to sub in for classes and is excited to watch the educational programs continue to grow and thrive under Jen Mitton, our new Educational Programs Coordinator. Julia is passionate about getting kids outside and connected to the farm, nature, and their community and recently completed a certificate in Nature-based Early Childhood Education at Antioch. Her favorite farm animals are the goats!

Our Location

We are located 20 miles from Boston in Bedford Massachusetts. The Chip-in Farm Store and free petting zoo make for an excellent outing for kids and adults - stop by for a visit! Chip-in Farm is open daily from 10-6

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Farmer's Helpers, LLC
​Bedford MA
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