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Steve Diver
Strategic / Technical Planner and Product Development, Sustainable Growth Texas™
Steve Diver joins Sustainable Growth Texas™ as a strategic planner, technical writer, and a program and product development expert for both our Agriculture and Horticulture divisions. Steve left ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service after 17 years of service. Steve has an MS in horticulture and 20 years of experience in agricultural production, research and education.
Pasture and Horticulture Experts, Sustainable Growth Texas™ Central Texas Operation
Bonnie and Leroy Sladek join the Sustainable Growth Texas™ team as pasture and horticulture experts in the Taylor, Texas area. They have operated Olde Thyme Gardens in Taylor for the past 20 years, a center for organic nursery for growers and applications of all kinds, including yards, gardens, orchards, trees and pastures.
Partner, Sustainable Growth Texas Central Texas operations
Before Sustainable Growth Texas™, Kim Builta never worked on a farm. Kim happily left her career in 2006 as Director of Accounting for a local school district to learn about moving cows, brewing liquid compost, and seeing how her husband, J.R. tears up his jeans. Kim also enjoys her role as Mother to Lizzy and Kaci.
Principal, Sustainable Growth Texas™ North Texas operations, Founder of Soils Alive, LLC
Aside from running Sustainable Growth Texas™ Dallas-Fort Worth area operations, Michael is founder and president of Soils Alive, an organic lawn treatment company in the DFW area. Michael began his career in structural pest control, and has a degree in Soil Science from Tarleton State University.
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Replenishing The Life In Your Soil
Sustainable Growth Texas™ is committed to the highest biology-based, quality products and services that revitalize the soil foodweb and optimize plant performance.
It is our unyielding belief that healthy soil leads to healthy plants (fibers, forages, fruits/nuts, vegetables, grains); and in turn, to healthy livestock and produce and finally to healthier people living within a healthier environment.
Sustainable Growth Texas™ is in the business of producing and delivering the right biology and nutrients to pasture and crop land, thereby improving the health and vitality of the land, the nutrient value of the forage, and hence, the productivity of the livestock grazing those lands.
We replenish the soil with nature's finest — Liquid Compost. Let us help you improve the health of your soils biologically today.
Dr. Ingham teaches that soil biology must be full, diverse and exist in huge numbers to have the chemistry and physiology work to their fullest capacity.The Soil Foodweb refers to the collection of microorganisms and microarthropods in the soil that interact directly or indirectly with plants, decompose organic matter, or prey on the organisms that interact with plants. The Soil Foodweb is holistic, with each part playing an integral role.
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Partner, Sustainable Growth Texas Central Texas operations
Having made outstanding contributions along his life journey as a coach and teacher, and part time farmer, JR has an overall understanding of all farm endeavors. JR and his wife, Kim are also owners of a full-service soil biology and product company.
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and partner, Sustainable Growth Texas, LLC
A person of far-reaching experience and interests, Joe David stays professionally involved in everything from water issues, improving mohair and cashmere preparation, to new high-tensile fencing materials. Joe David is one of the founding partners of Sustainable Growth Texas.
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Betsy Ross
Founder and owner of Sustainable Growth Texs, LLC and Betsy Ross Grass-fed Beef and Ross Farm
Betsy Ross is dedicated to the proposition that healthy soil makes healthy plants and therefore healthy livestock and people. Betsy is a certified Soil Foodweb authority, advisor and consultant, in addition to being a founding partner in Sustainable Growth Texas and Betsy Ross Grass-fed Beef.
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John St. Pe
Principal of Sustainable Growth Texas™ East Texas operations.
Aside from running Sustainable Growth Texas™ East Texas operations, John is a key resource at Ross Farm in Granger, Texas. Concrete man, builder, designer of 'things', welder, tea maker, cattleman, driver— he can do it all. John jumps out of his pickup every morning with a smile on his face.
