Alex Cecchinelli

Alex started his farming journey in 2013 here on the North Shore. Farming was never originally the "plan" until a much needed respite from city life and the desire to work with his hands brought him back home. Canaan Farm in Wenham, MA offered him up his first job as a field hand and from then on he knew this was his life's work. A career that was both educational and community based was truly inspirational. It was not long before Alex discovered the wealth of talented young organic veggie farmers that surrounded him. Alex spent the following years working at small farms in the area, including Plough in the Stars Farm, Cedar Rock Gardens, and Alprilla Farm.

Being part of such a strong local farm community has brought Alex closer to the place where he grew up and has opened his eyes to the potential of a thriving local foods community. Eventually Alex decided to take a bigger role in this community by starting his own farm. Through Iron Ox, he hopes to provide the most perfectly grown organic produce through diligence, hard work, and passion. Luckily he has a mass of high school buddies, restaurant folk, and family that volunteer regularly. In addition, he offers an endless amount of praise to the farmers who taught him everything he knows. Alex humbly thanks all of these people for their presence in his life.

Other than farming you can find Alex reading tractor manuals to his son Sebastian or at Good Harbor Beach surfing with his dog Clifford.