Pete Walton
Hamilton ,VA
Summary
Regenerative Farm Management Expert, specialty in agroforestry and silvopasture. Passion for soil health, rotational gazing, and growing nutrient dense food, following natural farming practices/no-till practices. Experience managing diverse farms on small and medium scale, and educating the community about healthy land stewardship, and organizing volunteer tree plantings. Additional experience installing edible landscapes, gardens, food forests for private clients with Stillwater Earthworks & Piedmont Regenerative Design LLC.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager
The Piedmont Environmental Council
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Established 4 Acre Diversified Regenerative Farm
- Produced over 100,000 lbs of produce for Donation
- Volunteer Supervisor & Field Trip Leader
- Coordinated Roundabout Meadows Trailhead Project
Farmer
Fox Haven Farm
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Established 1 Acre Heirloom Orchard
- Managed Berry, Asparagus, Garlic Production
- Rotational Pig Grazing & Holistic Land Planning
Farmer
Willowsford Farm & Land Conservancy
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed daily operations of 8 Acre Organic Vegetables
- Produced for 300 Member CSA
- Livestock Management
- Volunteer Day Leader
Education
Certification Program - Natural Building & Permaculture Design
Yestermorrow Deisgn Build School
Waitsfield, VT07.2013
110 Credits Coursework - Geographic Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2013
Semester in Patagonia - Remote Wilderness Leadership
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander, WY12.2011
Skills
- Organic Farming
- Land Stewardship & Conservation
- Crop Health Management
- Animal Husbandry
- Bare Root Tree Planting
- Gardening Expertise
- Disease and Pest Management
- Agroforestry Expert
- Holistic Farm Design
- Fruit & Berry Production
- Soil Health Consulting
- Volunteer Management & Education
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
The Piedmont Environmental Council
05.2019 - 10.2022
Farmer
Fox Haven Farm
08.2016 - 06.2017
Farmer
Willowsford Farm & Land Conservancy
03.2015 - 11.2015
Certification Program - Natural Building & Permaculture Design
Yestermorrow Deisgn Build School
110 Credits Coursework - Geographic Science
James Madison University
Semester in Patagonia - Remote Wilderness Leadership
National Outdoor Leadership School
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