Founder and Regenerative Specialist at Resylien.

Joshua is a passionate regenerative farmer, agroecologist, and founder of Resylien. Equipped with eleven years of serious farming experience he has greatly improved, designed, built, and managed farms and ranches to success. He is as likely to plant a vegetable field as he is to herd sheep and rope cattle. As the soil enthusiast he is, there are few things that excite him as much as seeing healthy soils hosting abundant life. Apart from his deep experience he has a degree in Agricultural Sciences, with a concentration in Agroecology. With a keen ability for languages, Joshua has been around the world on a mission to bring regenerative solutions to farms including, but not limited to: the United States, Spain, Latin America, and the Middle East. Joshua is currently on an active search to acquire land in order to develop a destination for regenerative agriculture working models and education.

Experience

  • ResylienResylien

    ene. 2020 - actualidad · 3 años 2 mesesene. 2020 - actualidad · 3 años 2 meses

    www.resylien.com

    Resylien is a passionate and highly versatile company that strives to bring accessible and profitable regenerative solutions to farms around the world; no matter your experience level or the size of your project. As our name suggests, our mission is to bring true resilience to your endeavour. Around the globe, we have designed, built, converted, and managed farms to their most regenerative potential. Through our approach, we facilitate healthier crops, animals, and profits. We believe that the secret to your success lies at your feet, both figuratively and literally: healthy soil.

  • Southern Farm Lab FoundationSouthern Farm Lab Foundation

    abr. 2021 - oct. 2022 · 1 año 7 mesesabr. 2021 - oct. 2022 · 1 año 7 meses

    Pineview, GA

    In-house designing and building out of a regenerative agriculture oasis of productive biodiversity on just 105 acres in central Georgia.

    The design includes working examples of various different agricultural enterprises in order to promote regenerative practice adoption in the region of heavily over-tilled and and over-sprayed farms. This is all mixed in with the important work of restorative and racial justice necessary in the region.

    Includes: Perennial polyculture, holistic mixed-species grazing, pastured poultry, wetland restoration, carbon credit generation, annual no-till vegetables, no-till field crops (peanuts, cotton, corn).

  • Estancia Ranquilco · Contrato temporalEstancia Ranquilco · Contrato temporal

    sept. 2019 - jun. 2020 · 10 mesessept. 2019 - jun. 2020 · 10 meses

    Ranquilco, Neuquen, Argentina

    - Given the remoteness of the ranch located in Patagonia, I grow all the vegetables and

    fruits necessary for consumption of mostly American guests and staff; a total of 40 persons at any time.

    - Designed a system of successive plantings where food was available all year-round

    - Engineered irrigation system to fit both the arid climate and water conservation needs

    - Guide interns seeking to learn about lean forms of growing vegetables, managing

    their own farm, and a systems-approach to growing food.

    - Managed garden to most productive season since inception in 1995

  • Pokeweed FarmPokeweed Farm

    ago. 2017 - sept. 2019 · 2 años 2 mesesago. 2017 - sept. 2019 · 2 años 2 meses

    Asheville, North Carolina Area

    - Converted hobby farm into a profitable and diverse organic vegetable and sheep operation

    - Worked as both the designer and builder to set up necessary infrastructure around the farm

    - Ran a thriving vacation rental cabin business that was intimately a part of the farm

    - Built soil and sequest carbon using holistic grazing and crop rotations

  • Kalu Yala FarmsKalu Yala Farms

    abr. 2016 - abr. 2017 · 1 año 1 mesabr. 2016 - abr. 2017 · 1 año 1 mes

    Valle de Los Tres Brazos, Panama, PanamaValle de Los Tres Brazos, Panama, Panama

    -Increased farm yield by ~300% in first month of work after land had been unproductive for over six years.

    -Designed and implemented plan to fully feed Kalu Yala, a community of 200 persons, with starches, eggs, meats, and annual vegetables in order to close the loop on sustainability and eliminate food imports.

    -Acted as the only functional bridge between the Americans and Campesinos in order to guarantee exceptional working conditions and pay for Panamanians while also implementing local techniques that were tested and guaranteed to work.

    -Managed a team of locals everyday of the week and advocated for their full-inclusion in the company structure.

  • 2 años 7 meses2 años 7 meses

    Miami, FL

    Organic Farm ManagerOrganic Farm Manager

    jun. 2014 - jun. 2016 · 2 años 1 mesjun. 2014 - jun. 2016 · 2 años 1 mes

    - Became a recognized expert in tropical fruit and vegetable polyculture; minimizing inputs, maximizing outputs

    - Achieved ~500% increase in profits compared to previous management

    - Awarded and recognized for intensive, yet sustainable, organic production with record breaking yields.

    - Guided once-a-month workshops on topics such as grafting and propagation along with weekly tours.

    - Oversaw large volunteer teams every week

    - Conducted weekly tours to classes of 100+ students- Became a recognized expert in tropical fruit and vegetable polyculture; minimizing inputs, maximizing outputs - Achieved ~500% increase in profits compared to previous management - Awarded and recognized for intensive, yet sustainable, organic production with record breaking yields. - Guided once-a-month workshops on topics such as grafting and propagation along with weekly tours. - Oversaw large volunteer teams every week - Conducted weekly tours to classes of 100+ students

    A video was made of our garden's compost system which has become a model for efficiency. I designed this four chamber system a year ago and it has given nothing but good results! I speak in the first part about the importance of compost, how it is done, and show off our own system.A video was made of our garden's compost system which has become a model for efficiency. I designed this four chamber system a year ago and it has given nothing but good results! I speak in the first part about the importance of compost, how it is done, and show off our own system.

    Assistant Organic Farm ManagerAssistant Organic Farm Manager

    dic. 2013 - jun. 2014 · 7 mesesdic. 2013 - jun. 2014 · 7 meses

    -Managed large groups of volunteers every Friday

    -Maintained fruit grove in working and highly productive condition

    -Shadowed then head manager in order to assume his position afterwards

  • USDAUSDA

    may. 2015 - ago. 2015 · 4 mesesmay. 2015 - ago. 2015 · 4 meses

    Sheridan, Wyoming

    - Consulted with farmers and ranchers to offer financial assistance for sustainable programs, such as irrigation improvements,

    - Performed range inventories in order to establish Animal Unit Months (AUM) and Site Similarity Index according to how similar the pasture is to its native historic form using knowledge of grasses.

    - Designed grazing plans using collected data and schedule for the rancher in order to ensure proper utilization of the plant resources available month-to-month.

    - Used ArcGIS to provide landowner with a detailed Ecological Site and Soil Type Map for their entire property.

    - Engineered planned irrigation and stock water pipelines; both gravity and pump.

    - Used ArcGIS to design cost and resource efficient pivot and side roll irrigation systems.

  • Spanish Creek AgroforestrySpanish Creek Agroforestry

    dic. 2014 - ene. 2015 · 2 mesesdic. 2014 - ene. 2015 · 2 meses

    Rancho Dolores, BelizeRancho Dolores, Belize

    - Was sent again to Belize to provisionally manage a 2,000 acre farm due to successful performance during the first trip

    - Oversaw daily crew work and crop management around unpredictable weather

    - Managed bamboo treatment, corn harvest, tropical root crop harvest, and reforestation efforts

    - Provided security to farm at night and during weekends

    - Remained as a liaison to farm owner in United States in order to provide him with updates

  • Spanish Creek AgroforestrySpanish Creek Agroforestry

    may. 2014 - jul. 2014 · 3 mesesmay. 2014 - jul. 2014 · 3 meses

    Rancho Dolores, BelizeRancho Dolores, Belize

    - Spent 2 months on a 2,000 acre farm in the rainforest in order to provisionally manage while manager was away

    - Oversaw cooperation with work crew, ensured smooth daily operation, and surveyed for pest and disease signs

    - Opened and prepared new areas for planting while also reforesting a burned area with over 2,000 trees

    - Managed bamboo harvest, livestock pasture rotation, avocado, jackfruit, root crops, plantains and bananas

  • LNB GrovesLNB Groves

    ago. 2013 - jun. 2014 · 11 mesesago. 2013 - jun. 2014 · 11 meses

    Redland, FloridaRedland, Florida

    - Designed and built the largest farm-scale earthworm composter in Southern Florida (over 2,000 cubic feet)

    - Oversaw transition and life-cycle of earthworms, maintained delicate habitat and environment, and ensured optimal performance of system

    - Conducted research on two species of worms in order to determine which was suitable for the subtropical climate of Florida. Performed Nitrogen, Potassium, and Organic Matter soil tests in order to determine which species was most effective.

  • Bee Heaven FarmBee Heaven Farm

    ene. 2014 - may. 2014 · 5 mesesene. 2014 - may. 2014 · 5 meses

    Redland, FLRedland, FL

    - Seeded, transplanted, maintained, and harvested over 500 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and other vegetables for CSA customers

    - Learned and put into practice crop rotation techniques in order sustainably supply 300+ customers with just 5 acres

    - Prepared and packaged produce for sale at markets and did outstanding marketing work to sell products to curious customers

    - Lived on the farm during those months in order to ensure quick response to anything necessary

  • Geraldson's Organic Farm CSAGeraldson's Organic Farm CSA

    ene. 2013 - jun. 2013 · 6 mesesene. 2013 - jun. 2013 · 6 meses

    Bradenton, Florida, USABradenton, Florida, USA

    - Transplanted and harvested a large variety of annual vegetables in order to supply over 500 CSA customers

    - Learned basic agricultural practices such as plant spacing, planting guidelines, irrigation management, and crop rotation principles

    - Shadowed farm manager every week and focused on one aspect of the operation of the farm each week in order to get a wholesome approach of organic vegetable farming while keeping a high output.

  • Law at Felix M. Caceres II, P.A.Law at Felix M. Caceres II, P.A.

    jun. 2012 - jul. 2012 · 2 mesesjun. 2012 - jul. 2012 · 2 meses

    Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaMiami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    - Digitized and organized many decades worth of legal work in order to make documents easily accessible to all employees and members of the legal firm

    - Allowed the legal firm to achieve new levels of productivity which were unattainable before due to time spent manually searching for paper documents

    - Mastered the use of Microsoft Excel and Word and also taught my knowledge to the employees so that they may access all their documents with ease

Recognitions and awards.

Only one student, out of almost 65,000, is chosen to receive this award each year. I was given this award for my achievements in the field of sustainability: making organic garden economically viable, hosting 100+ people classes, tours, and workshops, and making the garden a model of admiration by the whole Miami community..

Biography for award:
Joshua is an up-and-coming young organic farmer whose career choice has taken him far into the American West as a soil conservationist and deep in the Central American rainforest as a tropical fruit grower. He will be the first to graduate from the new Agricultural Science Major this Spring. Presently, he manages the FIU Organic Garden which has achieved economic independence and five-fold profitability. On his spare time, you could find him browsing through seed catalogs and charts of massive plant varieties. Joshua plans to dedicate his life to being a fruit/vegetable farmer, to promote local community food production, and to protect agricultural biodiversity from encroaching monocultural uniformity.

Sustainability Leadership Award

Expedida por College of Arts, Sciences and Education - Florida International University · mar. 2016