Michael has been growing food for most of his adult life, though only recently made the leap from maintaining a kitchen garden to building a farm business. He’s an avid home cook and created Happy Kitchen Farm in part to increase the varieties of culinary ingredients in Tacoma, WA. Prior to farming, he worked with public land agencies for more than a decade and also led a nonprofit program for local creative entrepreneurs. With a formal art school training and a background in education, he views Happy Kitchen Farm as a combination of all his experiences, skills, and interests. 

During this transition to farming, Michael is also available for consulting, facilitation, and other professional services for nonprofits and public sector organizations.

Favorite herbs: scallions and dill (perhaps a nod to his Chinese and Polish heritage)