Born and raised in Berkeley County WV. Attended Marshall University. Began Working for C. Lewis - Kilmer Fruit Company in 2003. Opened Kilmer's Farm Market in 2005.
Shane and his 2 younger brothers were raised on a diversified farm primarily focused on raising hogs and cash crops. His parents also sold their traditionally raised meats directly to the consumer from the farm and at local farmers' markets. In 2000, after completing post-secondary education, Shane returned to the family farm (much to his own surprise!). Shane is now the Retail Operations Manager here at Nicholyn Farms. In his continued effort to evolve the family farm; it now has its own sustainable gardens, and on-farm market with a bakery and cafe. Shane's current endeavor is to educate children to celebrate healthy living through nutritious eating. Residing near Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Shane shares this passion with his wife Melissa, daughter Kylie (10) and son Owen (8).
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We will describe how over the last 4 years. How a few boxes of apples from our orchard turned into a local food distribution system geared towards schools.