Who We Are
A Team Dedicated to Enriching the Land and the Human Spirit
For over 175 years, our founders’ ancestors brought ingenuity to the land. Westwood Farms is our next chapter. Together, we strive to set a new standard in sustainable agriculture that brings prosperity to both the land and our community.
Melioria
Our Guiding Philosophy
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For us, Westwood is more than a farm. It’s a place and a way of being. As a family and as a team, we connect strongly with the idea of Meliorism. A belief in the possibility of progress, Meliorism maintains that the world can be made better through human action. This philosophy is foundational to our values and our practices.
Our Shared Values
Our values guide our collective decision making in each endeavor we take on.
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Connection
Within our team, we honor diverse perspectives and celebrate one another’s value. Our relationships are what keep us resilient in the face of adversity, empowering us to face challenges together and celebrate our shared achievements.
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Growth
At Westwood Farms, growth is the manifestation of our curiosity and drive. By blending our progressive vision with nearly two centuries of agricultural heritage, we continually experiment, learn, and refine to craft something meaningful and enduring.
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Balance
We weigh decisions carefully, considering their impact on and value to ourselves, others, animals, and the planet. Our definition of success is improving the world holistically, ensuring well-being for all.
Our Team
We are a team of growers, makers, and a blend of Coleman family stakeholders and external experts, united by care for the land and what it produces.
John Coleman, Founder & Co-Owner
Liz Coleman, Co-Owner
Sarah Pearson, General Manager
Andy Livesay, Senior Farm Manager
Ryan Fili, Farm Manager
Derrick Gonzalez, Farm Equipment Manager
Senen Reyes, Lead Crop Steward
Roberto Ventura, Crop Steward
Horacio Sosa, Crop Steward
Jackson Coleman, Operations Program Manager
Ellie Coleman Skiles, Experience Designer & Sustainability Project Manager
Annie Coleman, Brand Marketing Project Manager