many thanks to @bculinarywp for recognizing the need and providing support for these important ideas, projects and people. it is my honor to have participated in the jury with so many talented chefs and experts from other fields to act on positive transformational social and environmental changes needed around the world ππΌ #repost @bculinarywp γ»γ»γ» Meet #bcwp19 jury member, Tucker Taylor, @farmert, an expert at certified organic gardening. Taylor is the first director of Culinary Gardens for Jackson Family Wines, where he works hand in hand with the culinary team, scouring the globe for new and interesting crops to grow. Taylor earned his degree in agriculture with a focus on environmental horticulture from the University of Florida, before moving to Oregon to design and manage his first organic farm. He later worked outside of Atlanta managing the production of specialty produce on another organic farm, before moving back to the west coast to take a job as a grower for Thomas Kellerβs The French Laundry in Napa Valley, where he spent five years and redesigned the gardens across the street to be an extension of the restaurant. In 2013, he seized the opportunity to join Kendall-Jackson and redesign their famous culinary gardens. Tucker loves sharing the garden with visitors from around the world and hopes to educate guests on the importance of fresh food β and inspire them to plant gardens at home @farmert #bcwp #bcwp19 #jurymember #foodforchange #transformingsociety #gastronomy #farmer #farming #gardening #jacksonfamilywines #gastronomy #bcc #euskadibasquecountry @bculinary @irekiagobiernovasco (at Healdsburg, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ACT3RBHU1/?igshid=1pmu2dihfh7i8
