A passionate student of organics, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture for the last 20 years, James has a contagious enthusiasm for growing, teaching, and mentorship. He is currently the Director of Agricultural Operations for Wasatch Community Gardens, and oversees the Green Phoenix, a 1.4 acre urban farm in Salt Lake City that provides employment and mentorship for women facing homelessness.
When not in the field or classroom, James enjoys whitewater rafting, climbing, canyoneering, downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, and pretty much any other high adrenaline outdoor adventure he can find. He is a dedicated and highly involved father of two. There is a rumor that he actually sat down and relaxed, this one time, but this has yet to be verified…