Meet the Team

THE BOARD

Anthony Gemignani, MD (New Boston Rd., Norwich) is a cardiologist at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He has dedicated his medical career to taking care of Vermont and New Hampshire Veterans and has specific expertise in cardiovascular prevention. As a resident of Norwich and native Vermonter, he is interested in the role that diet plays in optimizing individual and community health.

Liz Gemignani (New Boston Rd., Norwich) is a Norwich resident and self-employed graphic designer. She has over 20 years experience in design, branding and communications. Over the years Liz has worked with clients across a wide range of industries including, universities, arts organizations, medical groups and food manufacturers.

Mark Melamut (Turnpike Rd., Norwich) is a rabbi, teacher, spiritual leader and community organizer for the Upper Valley Jewish Community in Hanover, NH.  As a neighbor, he shops weekly at the Farm. Mark and his family enjoy everything they have to offer from eggs to milk to cheese and beyond.  Inspired by the NFF's mission and vision, he is honored to be a part of the leadership team. Mark brings a passion for education and community outreach with the goal of sustaining the Farm from generation to generation.

Omer Trajman (Main St., Norwich) is a seasoned entrepreneur, who has built his career on founding and operating successful ventures. As a member of the Norwich community, he is active in supporting sustainable community programs. Omer and his family are proponents of locally sourced food.

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORS

The NFF Board is honored to announce that Roger and Ronald Allbee have joined our team as Agricultural Advisors. The Allbee brothers were raised in a multi-generational farm family in Brookline, VT and *both* went on to serve our state as Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture.

Here are some other gems on the amazing Allbee twins' too-long-to-list resumes.

Roger, an Army veteran, has been a cranberry exporter, an agricultural banker, a congressional staffer in Washington, and CEO of the Grace Cottage Family Hospital.

Ron, a Navy veteran, has been a cheese and wine retailer, a senate agricultural advisor in Washington, Vermont’s Director of Energy, and CEO of a dermatology practice. 

To learn more on the Allbees, we recommend this profile in Vermont Biz.

Thank you Roger and Ron for helping us build a farm *and* the knowledge base that will serve generations to come.