Orly Infante

Orly’s passion for farming began in Winter 2018 when he began cultivating his own cannabis as a gift from his aunt. He joined Green Village Initiative (GVI) as a volunteer in Spring 2019 and also volunteered at Wepa HEMP Farms from September 2019 to March 2020. Concurrently, he cultivated vegetables in his backyard from September 2019 to Winter 2022. In Winter 2020, he began volunteering at his friend Freedom’s farm, SEAMarron Farmstead, gradually decreasing his time there as his own farming journey progressed at GVI.

Orly is currently pursuing a Horticulture Certificate at Connecticut State Community College. He is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and a graduate of the Venture Farming Institute and Leaders of Color in Conservation.