Meet Jenny Simonton

About Jenny

Jenny is the youngest of six, and grew up on Cooper Rd. a mile away from the farm. She spent most summers on horseback on her family’s farm. Jenny works full time for TriHealth, part-time looking after her dad, and part-time volunteering at the farm. Hmmm… that’s 2 full time jobs!!

How long have you volunteered at GHF?
Since the fall of 2015.

What is your favorite volunteer job at Gorman?
Mostly the mules, but I love working with all of the animals (Shorty is really my favorite but don’t tell Jim and George). I even like the turkey’s, they are comical. (nice try Claire trying to put me with the bees in the beginning)

Why do you volunteer?
It gives me the opportunity to get outside, get some exercise and learn things about the animals and the farm. Also, big bonus seeing all of the animals and they love to talk to me!

Are you a member and/or donor to the Farm?
Not a member but I do donate many hours of time, carrots, apples, strawberries (chickens love them) and of course bags of meal worms.

Any closing thoughts?
How fortunate we are to have a farm so close to home! A little slice of heaven!

Jenny has been a member of G.H.F’s Harness Club and volunteer for close to 4 years. We estimate that Jenny has logged close to 200+ hours alone since the beginning of 2019, not including Harness Club events! We greatly appreciate Jenny’s dedication to caring for all of our animals and all of her hard work. Thanks Jenny, we love you!