Episode 32: A Farm Less Ordinary - Where Everyone Gets a Chance to Grow

In this inspiring on-location episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee visits A Farm Less Ordinary (AFLO) in Loudoun County, Virginia, a nonprofit farm creating meaningful employment and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What begins as a tour through barns, greenhouses, crops, and handmade jams quickly becomes a powerful conversation about autism, disability inclusion, purpose, and the life-changing impact of giving people opportunities.

Co-founder Greg Masucci shares the deeply personal story behind the farm, which he and his wife and co-founder, Maya Wechsler, built after their son’s autism diagnosis changed the course of their family’s life. Their vision was never just about farming. It was about creating a place where people who are too often underestimated could be seen, supported, and given the chance to thrive. Today, that vision has grown into a vibrant workplace where growers earn paychecks, build confidence, develop skills, and experience the dignity of being part of a community.

Listeners will also hear from longtime volunteer and board member Will Thompson, who explains why AFLO is more than a charity. It is transformational for everyone- from reducing isolation to building friendships and creating pathways to independence. His own journey of growth and learning at AFLO is a blessing.

This episode also explores the farm’s exciting next chapter, including expanded growing space, new infrastructure, and the dream of a commercial kitchen that could help AFLO scale its popular artisan jams and jellies into retail stores like Wegmans and Trader Joe’s. At its heart, this is a story about innovation, inclusion, and the belief that every person deserves meaningful work and a place to belong.

If you care about nonprofits, autism advocacy, disability employment, inclusive communities, and uplifting human stories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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