When Jolie Baumgardner joined the Board of Directors for the Napa Farmers Market in November, the board also welcomed three additional new members shortly thereafter. In an effort to highlight fresh perspectives shaping the organization, Jolie Baumgardner sat down with fellow new board member Jonathan Jones to learn more about his background, his motivations for joining the Board, and his vision for what the newest cohort hopes to bring to the market and the broader community.
Visitors to the market will likely recognize Jones from his Delta Microgreens booth. For many, microgreens are the final touch on a high-end plate — a splash of color or a subtle peppery note. For Jones, however, these small but nutrient-dense greens represent a significant career pivot, from the fast-paced environment of the professional kitchen to the measured rhythms of agriculture. As one of the newest members of the Napa Farmers Market Board of Directors, Jones aims to draw on his background as a trained chef and hospitality professional to strengthen connections between local growers and the region's thriving restaurant industry.
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