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GERARD
THE GROWER
Urban Homesteader | Grant Writer | Regenerative Agriculture Advocate Greensboro, NC |
COMMUNITY
ENRICHMENT
Strategic Urban Agriculturist and CEO of Gerard’s Green Garden with a focus on localized food chains and closed-loop soil fertility. Proven expertise in securing multi-sector grants (RAFI, Cone Health, Second Harvest) to scale agricultural infrastructure. Leader in the Greensboro farming community dedicated to health equity and regenerative practices.
CLOSED LOOP
URBAN AG
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Soil Systems: Vermicomposting, Aerated Static Pile (ASP), Regenerative Management.
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Infrastructure: Greenhouse Production, Plant Propagation, 3,200 sq. ft. Covered Growing.
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Development: Grant Writing, Community Initiative Founding, Strategic Planning.
CURRENT
CULTIVATION
CEO | Gerard’s Green Garden Greensboro, NC | Nov 2019 – Present
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Managing 3,200 sq. ft. of covered production and 20+ raised beds for urban food distribution.
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Implementing high-capacity vermicomposting (800 lbs/week) to create an all-natural localized food chain.
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Managing a 10-week CSA program serving the Piedmont.
Founder | Piedmont Agricultural Exchange (PAE) May 2024 – Present
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Leading a community enrichment initiative to connect regional farmers and streamline resource sharing.
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Acting as a liaison between grassroots farmers and institutional partners.
Education & Professional Development
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Other Voices (Greensboro Chamber of Commerce): Professional Development Candidate (2026)
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Small Farmers Bootcamp: Certificate of Completion (2024)
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Alamance Community College: Coursework in Greenhouse Production, Propagation, and Landscape Management (2022)
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2026 EASTERN NC FARM ACCELERAT
Key Grant Awards & Projects
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Health Equity & Access: Cone Health Health Equity Grant (2025), Second Harvest Food Bank Access Grant (2024).
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Infrastructure & Sustainability: ARPA Recycling Farm Grant (2022), RAFI Infrastructure Grant (2020).
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Community: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Grant (2025), RAFI Come to the Table (2022).
GGG'S
2026
10 week
CSA program
Fresh Produce
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