White House Author
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Colin & Karen Archipley
Co-Founders, Archi’s Acres Organic Farming Enterprise
Colin and Karen Archipley are the co-founders of Archi’s Acres Organic Farming Enterprise, and co-creators of the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training Program (VSAT). Colin, a combat-decorated Marine Sergeant, and wife Karen, a successful entrepreneur, use innovative hydro-organic farming techniques to grow USDA-certified produce. Colin and Karen work together to give back through healthy food, as responsible stewards of the environment.