Jacob is licensed C-14G Pre-Fabricated Steel Structure Contractor in the state of Nevada. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and later his Professional Maintenance Management and Boiler Operator Certifications through the Association for Facilities Engineering. Jacob was born and raised on farms, from his family homestead in North Carolina to high tech commercial production greenhouses in the Sierra Nevada desert. His father founded Hungry Mother Organics, the family's organic farming operation, in 2006. Jacob worked there for years, cultivating a passion for growing food, before starting his own greenhouse construction firm, Thriving Roots LLC. He has been designing and constructing hydroponic, aquaponic and traditional greenhouse facilities for over a decade, and he is passionate about empowering businesses and individuals alike with the ability to produce organic and sustainable products.
Jacob Brannameng is a loyal, hard working individual who is passionate about sustainable agriculture and construction, and prides himself in his efficiency and quality of work. With over 6 years in the industry and a bachelors degree in wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Nevada Reno, 2014, he uses his knowledge and love of the natural world to guide his business practices and serve his community. He strives to help build a regional food network that can fully support its members, using techniques that honor and build up the land and her inhabitants.