Nobie Muhl and Alexis Haggerty | Good Samaritan Farm

Nobie Muhl, Farm Manager at Good Samaritan Farm

Nobie Muhl and Alexis Haggerty

Good Samaritan Farm

West Atlanta, Fulton County

When Nobie Muhl first started working at Good Samaritan Farm as a farmhand in 2016, she only planned to stay for the summer. However, she fell in love with the work and ended up becoming Farm Manager. “Food Well Alliance has been a huge support for me,” said Nobie. When she transitioned to Farm Manager, Food Well’s Bobby Farmer reached out to see what she needed. “Food Well to me is just a part of my experience working here at Good Sam. You provide us with volunteer groups which have always been helpful for us. Having you right in our backyard and going to all the foodie events – it’s just been a nice and valuable relationship.”  

Alexis Haggerty, Assistant Farm Manager at Good Samaritan Farm

 Together with Farm Assistant Alexis Haggerty and their resident kittens, Nobie tends to the 1-acre farm nestled behind the Good Samaritan Health Center. On average they produce 9,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables annually which are made available to the patients at the clinic and the wider community through The Market at Good Sam. “There’s a lot of excitement about that fact that it’s from the farm,” said Nobie who explained how patients can’t wait to get their hands on quality, good-tasting produce. Collard greens, tomatoes, okra, and strawberries are some favorites. 

Nobie and Alexis want to continue expanding the offerings available at the market. “My hope is that the farm can continue to be a producer of healthy, nutritious, relevant food for our patients and community members,” said Nobie. Using funds they received through the Food Well Alliance Farm Support Grant, they were able to purchase supplies and more products, specifically things that they can’t grow like grains, beans, and healthy cooking oil. “That support helps us annually by being able to purchase necessities like seeds and supplies. Plus, the compost that we receive is like receiving gold, and Food Well hooks us up every time we need it.”