Episode 063: Farming for Wellness with Javier Guerrero

Nature Unplugged Podcast

Do you know where your food comes from? It’s an important question and one that's becoming increasingly difficult to answer. Now, you don't have to be a maniac in the grocery store scrutinizing every label and ingredient, but it is important to be curious about what goes into your body. That's one of the reasons why we’re huge proponents of gardening and farming—it's a direct connection to your food source. Today, we have the opportunity to speak with Javier Guerrero, President and CEO of Coastal Roots Farm. Coastal Roots Farm does incredible work focusing on Regenerative Agriculture, Equitable Access to Food, Environmental Education, and Jewish Life, welcoming people of all backgrounds. SHOW NOTES: BIO: Javier Guerrero is the Farm’s President and CEO. Javier works with Coastal Roots Farm staff, board members, funders, partners, and volunteers to advance the Farm’s impact initiatives of Regenerative Agriculture, Equitable Access to Food and Environmental Education, and Jewish Life, welcoming people of all backgrounds. Javier has worked in the San Diego nonprofit sector for over 20 years and brings extensive experience in nonprofit administration, organizational management, and resource development. Prior to joining the Farm over three years ago, Javier served eight years as Executive Director of San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido, overseeing the Museum’s capital campaign, move to a new indoor/outdoor location, and expansion of exhibits and programming. Javier currently serves on the Board of North County Philanthropy Council and Carlsbad Education Foundation. Javier was the recipient of the 2021 Fran Aleshire Leadership Award from CSUSM Leadership North County. - Coastal Roots Farm: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/ - More About Javier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierguerrerosd/ CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico