A Bit About Me

James Cagle is a Senior Program Manager at CADE and is working in the areas of logistical and technological solutions for new and existing farm and food entrepreneurs. Passion for local food and small businesses fueled James' journey to becoming a first-generation organic farmer. 

Prior to CADE, James had ten years of experience in organic and sustainable agriculture, including research at Cornell University, managing a startup CEA farm, and operating his own market farm. James earned a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University in Integrative Plant Sciences. 

James specializes in vegetable and poultry production, greenhouse production, business development, and data management. He is thrilled to work with New York entrepreneurs and partners to facilitate the agricultural economy of tomorrow.