John Roulac

Founder of Nutiva, Co-Founder Agroforestry Regeneration Communities

John Roulac is a passionate environmentalist, activist, and entrepreneur with a long history of involvement in sustainable agriculture, organic foods, and environmental causes. He is currently the Co-Founder of Agroforestry Regeneration Communities (ARC), a position he has held since July 2021.1

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures:: John Roulac has founded and led several successful companies in the organic and sustainable food industry:

Co-Founder of a regenerative fertilizer startup (February 2023 - Present)1
Founder and CEO of Nutiva, a superfoods company (August 1999 - July 2017)1
Founder of RE Botanicals, focusing on organic hemp extract (March 2018 - December 2020)1

Environmental Activism:: Roulac has been involved in various environmental initiatives:

Co-Founder of Forests Forever (September 1988 - November 1990), working to protect California's coastal redwood and douglas fir forests1
President and Founder of Harmonious Technologies (June 1986 - September 1998), which helped establish municipal home composting programs across the US1

Current Focus

As Co-Founder of Agroforestry Regeneration Communities, John Roulac is working to accelerate the planting of food forests in Guatemala and East Africa. ARC's mission involves:

Fostering food resilience
Promoting regenerative agriculture
Implementing permaculture and syntropic forestry practices
Empowering women
Incorporating indigenous wisdom for a sustainable future1

Additional Roles

Professional Speaker (1999 - Present): John travels internationally to share his knowledge on topics such as the organic foods industry and climate change1
Author: He wrote and published "Backyard Composting: Your Complete Guide to Recycling Yard Trimmings," which sold 1 million copies1

John Roulac's career demonstrates a consistent commitment to environmental causes, sustainable agriculture, and organic food production. His work with ARC continues this trend, focusing on regenerative practices and community empowerment in developing regions.