Vegetable production, business planning, organic crop certification, high tunnel production, small-scale solar energy, farm energy, local food systems, soil health
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Susquehanna University
Previous Experience
Agricultural Specialist, 2012 – 2016. National Center for Appropriate Technology, Butte MT
Provide technical assistance to farmers and ranchers.
Renewable and Efficiency Manager, 2008 – 2016
Solair Energy Inc., Ralston, PA
Solar and wind energy systems design and install, home energy audits and retrofits.
Chris Lent is an Agriculture Specialist working out of the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s Northeast regional office. He operated an organic vegetable farm for 10 years and also worked in the fields of energy efficiency, solar installation, and organic farm inspection. His work at NCAT has focused on farm energy, organic vegetable production, local food systems, high tunnel management, and urban agriculture. Chris most enjoys helping farmers find practical solutions that can help build resilience into their farms. He lives with his wife and their son in a self-built straw bale home in Pennsylvania.
