Josh Volk is an american farmer, mechanical engineer, and author. He is the author of Compact Farms and the proprietor of Slow Hand Farm in Portland, Oregon. He travels in the United States and abroad, consulting with farmers and researchers, teaching farm apprentices and new farmers, presenting workshops at agricultural conferences, and writing articles for publications, including Growing for Market magazine. ([source][1]) [1]: https://www.storey.com/author/josh_volk/