The Athens Farmers Market Team
Esther moved to Athens from Atlanta in 2019 and has been part of the Athens Farmers Market community ever since. She was a professional chef for 13 years before joining the market team in 2019, serving as Market Manager before being promoted to Market Director in 2026. Esther is passionate about supporting local food systems and creating a space where farmers, artisans, and community members can thrive. At the market, you’ll often find her petting pups (and sometimes cats!), collecting tokens, and taking photos. In her free time, she loves cooking for friends, enjoying live music, and spending time with her husband and furbabies.
Athens is a music town, so having music at the market is a natural! Susan started her liaison with the market as a performing musician, and then took over booking performers in 2012. At that time, Susan was already booking music for events with the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society & Athfest. You can also catch her performing at the market with one of her many bands (all Athens musicians are in at least 2!) including The Hobohemians, The Solstice Sisters & String Theory. Playing the market is a joy & she loves giving others the opportunity to connect with their community thru music!