John Scharffenberger is a consultant to the Farming and Food Production industry who helps for-profit and non-profit producers sustainably higher returns. The consultancy offers a wide range of programs and services including agronomic analysis, product development, management, and marketing. His client list includes Hodo Soy, Farmhouse Culture, Tout Sweets Patisserie, Front Porch Farms, and Daylesford Organics among others. Prior to establishing his consultancy, he developed companies in the wine, chocolate and forestry industries that combined agronomic innovation, sustainable production technologies and international brand development. Scharffenberger Cellars, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker are two of these companies.Scharffenberger studied at UC Berkeley and received a BA in Agricultural Geography in 1973. He believes that a comprehensive study of cultural, historic, and environmental contexts are the proper basis to achieve sustainable and successful food production. He has recently spoken at UC Berkeley Commencement ceremonies, Brown University, and various symposia relating to small food production. He served as Entrepreneur in Residence at London Business School in 2007