Jim Chamberlin

Conservation Outreach Specialist

Jim Chamberlin works as a Conservation Outreach Specialist for Happy Dancing Turtle. He has an A.A.S. degree in Natural Resource Management from Central Lakes College and holds Certificates in Ecosystem Silviculture from the University of MN and Agroforestry from the University of Missouri. Jim serves as a District Supervisor for the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District, is past President of the Sustainable Farming Association of MN and has served on several other non-profit Boards. Jim and his wife Audra own and operate Island Lake Farm, a 109 acre diversified farm and forestry operation near Deerwood, MN. He is passionate about real food, family, and skiing deep powder.