James McSweeney
Compost Specialist
James McSweeney
Prescott College Affiliation : Alumnus
Program : On-Campus Undergraduate Programs
Area of Study : Environmnetal Studies, Agroecology emphasis
Area of Expertise : Compost, Permaculture Design
Current Job : Assistant Compost Specialist and Site Operator, Highfields Center for Composting
Location : Hardwick, Vermont
After some years of implementing permaculture designs on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, James has returned to his homeland and is helping nutrients cycle in Vermont as a compost specialist with Highfields Center for Composting in Hardwick.
"James’ is committed to studying and teaching about applying ecological integrity to agricultural systems throughout a wide range of climates including the tropics, drylands and his native temperate northeast."—Highlands Center for Composting website
Highlights
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