Jolene Carlson

Jolene is the owner/operator of a sustainable hobby farm in Cokato, MN. Her purpose and passion is educating on how nutrient dense foods can heal both our environment and people. Currently, Jolene works full-time for the Minnesota National Guard as the Holistic Health & Fitness Director. Lieutenant Colonel Carlson has been a traditional Guardsmen for 19 years currently attached to the Minnesota National Guard Medical Detachment as Deputy Commander of Administration. Jolene currently serves on the MN Soil Health Coalition Board and has served on other non-profit Boards supporting systems change for the past 10 years. Jolene spent 20 years as a high school science teacher, and over 25 years in emergency services and education. Jolene has a Masters of Education in Env and Nat Sciences and a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine, and has worked as a State of MN Licensed Nutritionist with clients for the past 5 years. When able, Jolene most enjoys spending her time on the hobby farm foraging plants for food and medicine and teaching her 4 children that everything in nature is connected and has a purpose.