Meet The Team
Market Manager
Jennifer Venegas
Jennifer grew up in rural Missouri and moved to Georgia 16 years ago. She is the co-founder of Homeskillet Provisions, a local small batch seasoning and provisions store located in Auburn, Georgia. Having grown up vending at Farmers Markets with her mother, she is deeply passionate about connecting the community with fresh, local food. Committed to making healthy, locally sourced ingredients accessible to everyone, she works to support local farmers, small businesses, and food education initiatives. Through her leadership, she strives to cultivate a thriving market that nourishes both the local economy and the people it serves.
Board Member
Glen Whitley
Glen Whitley is a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, Georgia. He is a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and furthered his education through Lanier Technical College, Gwinnett Technical College.
Glen retired from Jackson EMC and has remained active in the agricultural community through his work with Whitley Farms and Whitley Stump Grinding. He has also served in leadership roles on the Georgia Development Authority and the Barrow Airport Authority, contributing to the growth and development of the local community.
He is currently involved with the Barrow County Farm Bureau and is a member of the Leadership Barrow Class of 2026. Glen is also a proud FFA Alumni member and continues to support agriculture and community initiatives across Barrow County.
Board Finance Officer
Millie Finch
Millie Finch is the co-founder of Night Sky Coffee
Roasters, a business that grew from humble beginnings at the Barrow County Farmers Market into a beloved local coffee shop and roastery. With a background in clinical microbiology and a passion for community-driven entrepreneurship, Millie played a key role in transforming their small-batch roasting operation into a thriving café. Her dedication to sustainability and local engagement stems from those early days at the market, where she built direct relationships with customers and fellow small businesses. In addition to running Night Sky Coffee
Roasters, Millie serves as the Treasurer for the Barrow County Farmers Market board of directors and actively supports local economic development through her work with the Downtown Development Authority. Millie continues to blend her love of science, business, and community, ensuring that
Night Sky Coffee Roasters remains a welcoming space that fosters meaningful connections—one cup at a time.
Board Vice Chair
Ashley Lowery
Ashley Lowery is the Office Manager at Barrow County Farm Bureau, where she helps support local agriculture, run community programs, and lead educational outreach. She’s known for her organization, dedication, and heart for service.
Ashley serves on the boards of YoungLife Barrow County and the Barrow County Farmers Market and is an active member of Bethlehem Church. She’s also part of the Leadership Barrow Class 2025 and regularly works with schools, churches, and civic groups to promote youth and ag education. Whether she’s leading farm tours, planning events, or helping with scholarships, Ashley brings people together.
Ashley’s passion for agriculture and her community shines through everything she does in Barrow County.
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Katlyn LaVelle Thomas
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Joshua Grant
As Barrow's Ag agent via UGA Extension, Josh finds fulfillment in delivering information to clients - be they vegetable producers, ag interested youth, or homeowners. He knows our local Farmers Markets are great ways to connect with our food and the people who cultivate it.
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Amy Lammers
Amy serves on the board as a Farmer Representative. She is not a born-farmer, coming to find her passion for growing later in life. She established her farm, Seven Springs Homestead, in 2014. Amy became a vendor at the Barrow County Farmers Market when the market first opened in 2020. She is passionate about helping her friends and customers to achieve better health through whole grains and locally grown foods. She is known by her customers at the market as the 'Crazy Chicken Lady'.
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Charline Patrick
Charline serves on the board as a Farmer Representative. Born and raised in Winder, Charline enjoys the opportunity to increase community awareness of the Barrow County Farmers Market. She and her husband Miles own and operate Patrick Farms. Make sure to say hi when you see them at the market!
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Tracie Pollard
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WCCD Representative