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Carlos Vences
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Carlos Vences

Agriculture Specialist

  • Specific Areas of Expertise

    Small ruminants (dairy goats), poultry, local food economies, food access
  • Education

    Bachelor of Science- Agriculture Business
  • Previous Experience

    Program Manager, August 2020-June 2021. Farmshare Austin,
    Austin, TX.

    Supported operations with distribution coordination,
    fleet management, procurement, and official documentation.

    Food Access/Mobile Market Coordinator, September
    2019-August 2020. Farmshare Austin, Austin, TX.

    Supported and implemented food access programs.

While earning his B.S in Agriculture Business at Texas State University, Carlos became interested in sustainable agriculture practices. He joined Farmshare Austin to gain exposure to these methods and to learn more about local food systems, food access, and land preservation. As Program Manager with Farmshare, Carlos addressed food insecurity in Central Texas by offering easy access to locally sourced produce. Personally, he has operated a small business, explored different hobby farming projects, and now raises a small herd of dairy goats in Northwest Arkansas.