Simon grew up on a farm in southwestern Pennsylvania where he developed a passion for getting local food into local communities. After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Information Sciences and Technology, he started Small Farm Central to combine his background in agriculture and technology. The business focused on using software development to provide the tools to connect local farms and food businesses to local consumers.

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Over the years, Small Farm Central has evolved into Harvie. Simon’s goal, and the goal of Harvie, is to help local farmers become more economically sustainable so they can support their families, take care of their land, treat their employees well, and thrive on their farms. Simon believes that local food has the potential to transform our economy and our environment through the way we use and respect natural resources.