Market Manager

Becky Corey

Although a Colorado native, Becky comes to Fernbrook Farms from the Central Coast of California where she was involved in the food and wine business for 30 years. Her background is closely tied to agriculture, education, food and art which began with a degree in Agricultural Business, a Concentration in Marketing and a Certificate in Wine and Viticulture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.  While at college, she also studied art, graphic design and creative writing, all areas that continue to be lifelong passions of hers.  

Prior to running her own winery, she spent almost 10 years in Public Relations, Marketing and Hospitality with Robert Mondavi Winery at their Santa Barbara County properties. She and her winemaker husband Dave, started a winery in 2001.  They handled all aspects of their operations including vineyard management, winemaking, label design, marketing, wine sales, distribution and curating special events for their customers and community. 

Becky also spent many years as a Culinary and Beverage Instructor at Allan Hancock Community College in Santa Maria, CA working with students in the classroom and on the campus farm.  Her teaching abilities combined with extensive experience in small business operations, food & wine pairing and recipe development helped create a great connection with students.  Whether at work on the farm or with family and friends, Becky is always hoping to inspire people to dig deeper into their relationship to nature and cooking in a meaningful and artful way.

Business Administrator

Yvonne Itchmoney

Yvonne Itchmoney joined Fernbrook Farms in 2015 and handles many of the day-to-day administrative and financial aspects of operating each of the farms’ businesses.

Yvonne’s background is in journalism. She spent many years in the print journalism industry before taking time off to be with her family. Upon going back to work, Yvonne channeled her management skills into business administration. Yvonne discovered Fernbrook Farms in 2013, when her son began attending the Education Center’s Fiddlehead summer camp program. When an opportunity to become part of Fernbrook Farms presented itself, Yvonne didn’t waste any time! The farm has since become her home away from home.

When she’s not at the farm, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her family. In addition to her coworkers, Yvonne adores her husband, son and Batman. Yvonne’s hobbies include discovering new movies and music, nagging her kid to do his homework and/or chores, macro and nature photography, reading anything and everything, hiking with her dogs, taking long bike rides, celebrating all things Halloween, and caring for her own flock of assorted critters.

Owners

Larry “Farmer Q” & Susie Kuser

Larry ‘Farmer Q’ & Susie Kuser moved to the farm in 1974 and have been actively running the farm since 1982. They have been married for over 40 years, have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Their vocation and avocation are the same: to live close to the earth and share the farm with as many people as possible.

Prior to farming, Farmer Q was a high school math and science teacher and coach. From 1976-1981 he served as Dean of Students for Princeton Day School in Princeton, NJ. Farmer Q has never given up his love of teaching or his involvement in the community. He has been an adjunct teacher at Mercer County Community College, Rutgers University School of Continuing Education and the New York Botanical Gardens. He has given lectures for the Master Gardeners programs and the New Jersey Association of Landscape Architects. In 2014, he was inducted into the NJ Nursery & Landscape Association’s Hall of Fame.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Community Forestry Council, a past member of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association Board, the Burlington County Board of Agriculture, and past president of the Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission. Farmer Q is a graduate of Cornell University and has a Masters degree in Education from Fordham University.

Prior to running The Inn, Susie ran Wit & Whimsy, a boutique gift store in Bordentown, NJ from 1983-1987 and Princeton, NJ from 1988-1994. Her love, passion, and gift for hospitality have transformed The Inn from ‘Farmer Q’s’ boyhood home into a beautiful place for family and friends to come together to celebrate special occasions.