Meet the Farmers
Tim biello, farm Owner and Manager
Tim began farming in 2006. He has worked on and managed farms in the Adirondacks, in Central New York and in the Hudson Valley. Tim started farming with draft horses in 2009 and bought his first team in 2010. If he's not on the farm, Tim loves swimming in the Hudson River and visiting his family in Ticonderoga (where, if possible, he'll be swimming and cliff jumping in Lake George). Otherwise, he's probably on the farm.
Tory shelley, CSA manager and Farmer
Tory has worked with Tim since the wee beginnings of Featherbed Lane Farm and thinks life is better with dirt in the cracks of your hands. When she is not cooking food or playing her part in the life cycles on the farm, she can be found teaching yoga in the Saratoga area and reminiscing about her recent past life working abroad in wildlife conservation.
Yusuf Abdul-Hadi, Farm Assistant Manager
Yusuf has been farming for a long time now, and has enjoyed working on both vegetable and dairy farms. He feels at home in nature, where you may find him hunting and foraging. He's loves Featherbed Lane Farm because it bridges his loves of working alongside large animals and caring for plants. When he's not on the farm, he likes to spend time practicing old blues on the guitar. Feel free to stop and ask him about his favorite musician, Mississippi John Hurt.
Bri Reis, Farm Assistant
Bri was called to farming after finding that a career in an office environment as an interior designer was not for her. Bri has always had a love for the outdoors and animals which naturally led her to find a love for farming. When Bri is not at the farm, she enjoys native garden design, caring for her houseplants, thrifting, and hiking.
Jamielynn Biello, Farm Owner (and Stylist)
Jamielynn runs her own business when she isn't on the farm. She's a stylist in Saratoga Springs, her days filled with cuts and colors. At 35 Featherbed Lane, however, she helps out with chores and with the general logistics of living on the farm.
FINNEGAN BIELLO, Farmer in Training
Finnegan was born on the farm, in the farmhouse, in May of 2016. Finnegan likes to "help" for at least a few seconds with just about anything. He has a particular passion for tools, and will happily grab a wrench or a mallet when asked to assist on a project. He's working on handling horses, watering transplants and other farm tasks. And he can harvest strawberries with the best of them though few ever make it into the harvest container...
Evelyn Biello, Farmer In Training
Evelyn was born on the farm, in the farmhouse, on Christmas Eve December of 2021. She is taking her early years of farmer training in stride, getting to know the lay of the land, the grass and leaves, the soil, the vegetables, Bear and Duke, all of the hens, and all of the farmers and CSA Members too. And she is already a pro at eating roast squash and other veggies. When asked about her plans for the farming future, Evelyn didn't say anything. We'll just have to wait and see what comes next!