Simon grew up on a small farm in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania before pursuing a degree in Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State University. In 2006, he founded Small Farm Central to serve the technology needs of farmers. Since then, over 1,000 farms, farmers markets, fisheries, and other local foods businesses have utilized Small Farm Central’s tools.
Simon is also kept active by his two sons, Eliot and Theo. He enjoys food experimentation projects like beer making, fermenting various vegetables, and whatever other challenges come up. The 70-acre farm is still in the family, so there is a chance of returning to growing food some day!