Known in the local urban farming community. While double majoring in Soil/Crop Science and Horticulture in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, at The Ohio State University, and with 18 years of experience in urban farming. He has gain a certification from Will Allen's Growing Power program and specialized in growing herbs specific to human diseases, vertical farming, and aquaponics. To further serve the purpose, he formed The Urban Green University after moving to Dallas, Texas and witnessing the need for local food infrastructures within schools and social service organizations, and the need for support behind minority farmers. This program is implementing a farm to school to table program. To date, what Jerry is most proud of is his ability in helping to unify African American farmers to compete within the Cannabis industry. The Urban Green University is utilizing the hemp industry as a catapult to eliminate food deserts and farm debt. Jerry also serves as president of Potted Earth Cannabis for the last 5 years.