The day-to-day management of the farm is trusted to our full-time farmer, Cody Rakes. Cody has a passion for the land and for caring for Earth through responsible farming practices. He works closely with the Farm and Land Management Committee to guide the work of the farm. 

Cody Rakes was hired as the Director of Farm and Land Development, or Farm Director for short, in October of 2015. Cody has a degree in Agricultural Education and was hired at the Motherhouse shortly after his graduation from the University of Kentucky. Cody can be found managing the day-to-day operations of the farm, while also balancing budgets and staying engaged in numerous education programs. He serves on several local and state boards including the Marion County Water District and The Kentucky Forage and Grasslands Council. Cody is always learning and finding creative ways to move the farm forward.