Chris James, CH, CCA

A passionate Horticulturist with certifiable knowledge and hands-on experience in a wide range of agricultural practices and operations, from small vegetable farms to large-scale indoor facilities and greenhouses. An enterprising professional and self-starter with a history of improving workflows, increasing production efficiencies, decreasing costs and increasing yields. Industrious, highly organized and detail-oriented, accustomed to analyzing and managing operations while handling new and changing requirements. An outstanding team manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, bringing energy, experience and a fresh perspective to the workplace. SKILLS AND KEY AREAS OF CONTRIBUTION • Wide variety of experience in different areas of agriculture: greenhouse, vertical farm, outdoor, soilless culture, hydroponics, aeroponics, organic, nursery, annual vegetables, perennial fruit and nut trees. • Experience working in a dynamic startup or growth environment. • Operational process-flow improvement. • Plant science, horticultural technology, food safety procedures & guidelines, quality control, workplace safety. • Plant tissue and nutrient analysis. Disease management. Irrigation water quality and treatment. • Design, construction, and maintenance of multiple CEA locations (PFAL and Greenhouse). • Design/construction/maintenance of multiple hydroponic (DWC, NFT, Ebb & Flow) and aeroponic systems (A-Frame). • Extensive knowledge in functional parameter measurements and their relationship to plant health (EC, pH, DO, ORP, VPD, PAR, DLI, PPF, PPFD, RH, Air Temp, Water Temp, Leaf Temp, Air Flow).