Jacob B. O'Farrell, Owner/QI (NV Lic.#0088255)

 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. 

 
Travis was born near Salt Lake City and was fortunate to learn where all forms of food come from in his earliest years alongside his grandfather.  Travis spent his life climbing up and racing down North America's largest mountains.  His passion for heirloom produce was revived working as a chef in Vail, Colorado.  His abilities as a Thriving Roots Team Member came through years of solar power installation, resort mountain operations/construction trades, and team leadership.  You may remember him as your favorite bicycle tech, your child's downhill race coach, horseback tour guide, or the stranger who helped you find your way out of the backcountry. Travis' dream is to rely upon his neighbors rather than the grocery store, he moved his family to Reno in 2016 and is dedicated to help Thriving Roots turn the Nevada desert into an oasis. 

 
Mark O'Farrell has over 20 years of experience farming and teaching others how to grow produce here in our high desert climate. After completing a Master's degree in Agricultural Education and Horticulture at Virginia Tech University, he served for 10 years as an agricultural extension agent for NC State University and UNR. Mark has assisted in the development of numerous greenhouse and hoophouse production systems including the High Desert Farming Initiative, NNCC Prison Farm and Dayton Valley Aquaponics. For the past 15 years, Mark has been growing specialty crops and providing custom seeding services for pastures,  wildflower meadows and erosion control projects. We are pleased to offer his expertise to help you develop or fine-tune your farming operations.