Years ago, I used to drive a forklift in a Hudson Valley warehouse. Then later on I somehow got the chance to live in Stavanger, Norway and work in marketing. Somewhere in between the warehouse and the executive washroom, I built a chicken coop and raised some chicks. Just 25 hens and I sold their deliciously fresh eggs to friends, family, and colleagues to rave reviews.

I’ve traveled around Europe and Asia. I’ve volunteered on small farms and learned to make excellent artisan breads. I’m back in New York now and everything is in motion towards the inevitable: starting a farm from scratch in the Champlain Valley at Triple Green Jade Farm.