Larry Kuser, Executive Director

Larry Kuser, third generation owner of Fernbrook Farms, has been actively running the farm since 1982. Prior to farming, Larry was a high school math and science teacher and coach. From 1976-1981 he served as Dean of Students for Princeton Day School, Princeton, NJ. Larry 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. He serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association, a past member of the Burlington County Board of Agriculture, past president of the Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission and is a member of the New Jersey Community Forestry Council. Larry is a graduate of Cornell University and has a Masters degree in Education from Fordham University. He has been married for 33 years to Susie, has three grown children and two grandchildren. His vocation and avocation are the same: to live close to the earth and share the farm with as many people as possible.

Eric Tadlock, Education Coordinator

Eric Tadlock graduated from Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona, with a degree in Experiential Education. Eric brings nine years of experience working with students K-12 in private residential schools, camps and environmental education centers. EricÕs experience includes teaching, advising and coaching. He has also developed several education programs for environmental education programs and camps in the New England region including The Stone Environmental Schools of New England and The Keewaydin Foundation. Along with a background of program development Eric brings a warm and caring enthusiasm to Fernbrook, making every child feel they are a welcomed member of the Fernbrook Community.

Maryann Hutson, Director, Marketing and Development

Maryann Hutson grew up on a farm and was very active in 4-H and FFA as a teenager. After graduating from Delaware Valley College with a Bachelors degree in Agribusiness, Maryann took a job with the New Jersey Agricultural Society. While with the Society her responsibilities included Board development, membership, finances, fundraising, and special events. While serving as the director of the New Jersey Agriculture in the Classroom program, she oversaw the complete re-make and implementation of the New Jersey program and was pivotal in the decision to host the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference in New Jersey in 2006. Maryann is a graduate of the New Jersey Agricultural Leadership Development program. She and her husband Dave, of 17 years, have two young children and operate a trucking business.

Summer Camp Counselors

Our summer staff is an eclectic group of educators and community leaders. All of our instructors have a great rapport with children and a deep interest in helping children discover the wonders of agriculture and the environment. Most instructors are certified teachers or Elementary Education students in their last years in college. Before the summer begins we have an extensive week of training and certification in First Aid and Red Cross CPR. Some of our staff are certified Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder. Here at Fernbrook we are extremely proud of the competence and compassion of our summer staff.