Allyson Angelini operates Full Heart Farm in Ledyard, Connecticut, where she grows nearly 400 varieties of cut flowers, specialty vegetables, and herbs for market. She is a first-generation farmer with a degree in agricultural education and 20 years of experience raising livestock and produce. Allyson has spoken at dozens of conferences and events. She was named Outstanding Young Farmer in Connecticut in 2025, was a National Outstanding Young Farmer finalist in 2021, was one of Connecticut Magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2015, and was eWomen Network's Emerging Leader of the Year in 2015. She consults for Cornell Extension and spends time with her four children when she is not farming or renovating.