About Us

Mel
Mel worked on farms in Juneau, AK, and Detroit, MI, before starting Big Creek Farms in 2024. As a multi-passionate artist & maker, Mel finds the ultimate canvas for creative energy in tending to the farm. Mel has also worked professionally in historic preservation, urban planning, and community development.

Jad
Jad brings talent in carpentry, machining, design, and technology to the farm, and also, he likes diggin' holes. What excites Jad most about farming is being able to provide healthy foods to the community, as he works to bring his professional background in computer vision & data science to aid in small scale farming. Find more of Jad's work over at Grackle Ventures