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Harrison Rhodes

New Cumberland

Summary

Agroforestry Consultant, skilled in designing innovative silvopastures that enhance client goals, while improving ecological function. Independent worker with expertise in project management, implementation, and maintenance. Passionate and experienced in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and other ecological systems that move the world toward more life and engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Agroforestry Consultant

Trees for Graziers
Morgantown
01.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with farmers on agroforestry goals and designed silvopastures that enhanced their grazing operations and ecological benefits
  • Oversaw the implementation of agroforestry projects
  • Communicated with Ag cooperatives and funding agencies to serve Plain Sect and "English" farmers
  • Hosted and attended educational events for farmers

Farmer

Self-employed
Manheim
01.2015 - 12.2022
  • Created a multi-species, grass-fed livestock agroforestry CSA from a conventional cornfield
  • Integrated fruit trees, mushrooms, riparian plantings, and extensive gardens into the farm landscape
  • Managed people, animals, and plants to create abundant living systems
  • Worked and lived with a community of people to run the farm and homestead

Biological Science Technician

National Parks Service
Moab
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Performed invasive species control over rugged terrain and in extreme conditions
  • Assisted in vegetative biological monitoring projects

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture And Environmental Studies

Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT
12-2012

Permaculture Design Certificate -

Earth Activist Training
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada
08-2018

Skills

  • Agroforestry consulting and design
  • Extensive ecological knowledge
  • Native and agricultural plant knowledge
  • Systems integration of plants, animals and ecology
  • Maintenance and aftercare of systems
  • Project implementation by hand and machinery
  • Excel, Google, Quickbooks and Notion
  • Tractor and small machine operator

Timeline

Agroforestry Consultant

Trees for Graziers
01.2023 - Current

Farmer

Self-employed
01.2015 - 12.2022

Biological Science Technician

National Parks Service
03.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture And Environmental Studies

Green Mountain College

Permaculture Design Certificate -

Earth Activist Training

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