Passionate about sustainable and organic agricultural practices and the importance of soil food web interactions for the production of healthy nutrient-dense crops. An enthusiastic interest in "farm to table", cuisine, and wine and spirits and how they may affect food production. Extensive knowledge and experience with the ingredients of cuisine including those uncommon and "exotic". Excellent at instructing others and wants to increase awareness of sustainable agriculture and how it can impact so many other areas of human experience, i.e. human health, environmental health, etc. Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and is effective at conflict resolution. Enjoys helping others to find solutions to problems in the garden, farm, and kitchen.Excellent analytical skills and is insightful when analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. Works well in a group situation.Excellent cook and crafts superb bread. Also a creative percussionist with an emphasis on the American drumkit.