Our Team
Little Portion Farm depends greatly on the support and work of volunteers in the community. The farm welcomes more than 1,000 unique volunteers annually, including school, church, and corporate groups.
The Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager oversee day-to-day operations on the farm, direct and instruct volunteers, and share updates with the community. Additionally, Little Portion Farm has been blessed to welcome and work with AmeriCorps volunteers, Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps members, and summer interns. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn about our latest staff openings. To inquire about academic internships in spring or fall, please email info@littleportionfarm.org.
Matt Jones, Farm Manager
Matt Jones has managed Little Portion Farm since 2019. Under Matt’s leadership, the farm has steadily grown from an empty 3-acre field to a thriving agro-ecosystem. He has helped recruit and train hundreds of volunteers and hosted over 2,000 group volunteers. Matt oversees the day-to-day operations of the farm, as well as volunteer management, fundraising, outreach, and events, with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Prior to starting at Little Portion Farm, Matt worked as an Environmental Policy Consultant for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC, where he researched, wrote, and lobbied environmental policy positions on behalf of the bishops. Matt has a M.A. in Religion and Ecology from Yale University and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University. In 2019, he also completed the immersive Beginning Farmer Training Program offered by local agricultural organization Future Harvest.
Kelly Neale, Assistant Farm Manager
Kelly Neale serves as the Assistant Farm Manager on Little Portion
Farm. She has been involved with the farm since 2019 when she first volunteered
multiple days a week while discerning a call to religious life with the Poor Clares. In 2021, Kelly applied for a position as an AmeriCorps volunteer
and worked for two years helping to coordinate volunteer activities. During her
time as volunteer coordinator, Kelly helped cultivate relationships with
hundreds of volunteers – volunteer numbers grew from 222 in 2021 to more than
700 in 2022. Kelly considers growing food a part of her vocation. From the
early days of gardening while a live-in nanny and seeing the health benefits
associated with healthy eating, Kelly has been hooked.
2024-2025 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member
Emil Delbrey
Emil joined the Little Portion Farm team in August 2024 for a year of service as a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member. He was drawn to the experience because of his love for the outdoors and desire to learn new skills. Emil wanted to work on the farm because he was interested in mastering skills important for sustainable agriculture and preserving the health of the earth. Through his year of service, he's also assisted with overseeing volunteers and working with school groups visiting the farm.
2025 Summer Interns
Abigail Albertorio
Abigail is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland in College Park studying geography and environmental studies. She sought the summer internship at Little Portion Farm as it aligns with her interest in sustainable farming and community development. She's excited to be a part of a farm, work with new people and learn new skills. While her prior farming experience has involved horses, she's excited to contribute to Little Portion Farm's mission of feeding those facing food insecurity in the region.
Jessica Dunn
Jess is a rising sophomore at Appalachian State University seeking a degree in sustainable agriculture. She's excited to be on Little Portion Farm this summer to learn more about how the sustainable agriculture methods used on the plot are helping to restore the land. Her prior farming experience includes working at a plant nursery and in her high school's greenhouse. She's hoping the 2025 summer season will help give her insight to her future career.
Emily O'Neill
Emily is a rising junior at the University of Maryland in College Park studying environmental science and technology with a minor in agronomy. She believes sustainable agriculture is essential to our world in combating climate change, soil erosion, and pollution while improving the lives of farmers and surrounding communities. Her prior experience includes working a semester at the University of Maryland Small Grains Genetics Lab, where she learned how to grow, harvest, and breed wheat. With this internship, she's most looking forward to learning how to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables and how to improve the flow of produce to food deserts.