Joe James

Joe James is the Founder and President of Agri-Tech Producers, LLC (ATP) and its several operating affiliate companies, based in Columbia, South Carolina.1 He is an inventor and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to developing innovative solutions for environmental and social challenges.

Professional Background

James invented and patented the Combined Remediation Biomass and Bio-Product Production (CRBBP) Process.1 This process involves planting special bio-crops that:

1. Capture large amounts of CO2 at a cost of $35/ton
2. Clean up contaminated air, land, and water through photosynthesis and phytoremediation
3. Produce biomass that can be converted into various cost-advantaged bio-products

Current Projects

Agri-Tech Producers is currently involved in several initiatives:

• Partnering with utilities (Dominion Energy Ohio, Baltimore General Electric, and Philadelphia Gas Works) on CRBBP Process Demo Projects
• Planting Biomass Sorghum on utility sites to capture CO2
• Converting harvested biomass into biochar for carbon sequestration
• Developing bio-products such as poultry house bedding, bio-based filler powder, and protective coatings

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout his career, Joe James has received several accolades:

• Purpose Prize Winner in 2008
• Finalist at SXSW Eco 2016 for the CRBBP Process
• Winner of the Village Capital Rural Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition in 2016
• Halcyon Incubator Fellow in the 2017 Fall Cohort

Education and Early Career

James holds a BS in Interdepartmental Science from Union College, which he attended from 1965 to 1969.1 Before founding Agri-Tech Producers in 2007, he had a long career in economic development, serving in various roles from 1970 to 2004.1

Joe James's work demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and innovative solutions to complex challenges in agriculture and environmental remediation.