John Foster
Organic instigator. Builder of sustainable & sustaining enterprises. Solver of complex problems. Lover of abstract art, family, friends & pie - not necessarily in that order
- Role
- President at Wolf & Associates, Inc
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Foster
Grow Organic With Integrity - Wolf & Associates has cultivated a network of seasoned, focused consultants with specialties in organic crop, livestock, & processing; trade specialists; food scientists; certification, inspection and regulatory specialists; brand & communication managers; market analysts & policy wonks; strategic & business planning experts. When you are a client with us, you will have access to an unrivaled network of expertise, resources and advisors with an unparalleled depth of knowledge. Our diverse network provides you forward progress with deep integrity. Since 1995, Wolf & Associates has been helping our clients navigate what feels like a tangled, confusing maze of organic rules. Whether you’re looking for advice on certification, building an organic & sustainable work culture, regulatory compliance, farming practices, or ongoing support with strategic direction, we make complex rules easy to navigate, find the narrow path, and harness knowledge to work for you. Wolf & Associates has incomparable knowledge and a depth of experience in every link of the organic and sustainable supply chain, from farm to retail shelf. Learn more about organic regulations, organic certification, material review, business strategy or sustainable agriculture. Be empowered by deep knowledge.Carbon Catalytics provides advisory and implementation services for entities and agencies seeking guidance on sustainability initiatives and ESG programs. We specialize in carbon offset programs & tools, carbon neutral/negative certification, and utilization of carbon-negative tools and practices in agriculture, the built environment, and the arts. Our Studio produces commissioned artworks for patrons seeking to reduce their residential, commercial, municipal, or corporate carbon footprint. Carbon Negative = Climate Positive!
Experience
President
Jan 2026 — Present · US
Providing strategic, operational, and managerial direction for this unrivalled advisory firm with a 30 year history of serving and building the organic and sustainable food & agriculture community and industry while building and serving a team of 30+ experts in all aspects of organic trade, policy, certification, accreditation, marketing, inputs, strategy, and growth.
Education
Cabrillo College
AS, General Horticulture & Crop Production, Greenhouse Design & Management
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Double Major, Environmental Studies (Thesis Honors) & Literature
Skills
- Business Planning
- Food Processing
- Supply Chain
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Haccp
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
- Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Ingredients
- Marketing Strategy
- Farms
- Organic Farming
- Research
- Food
- Consumer Products
- Vegetables
- Team Building
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Agribusiness
- Food Industry
- Strategic Planning
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Public Speaking
- Nonprofits
- Training
- New Business Development
- Business Strategy
- Food & Beverage
- Strategy
- Agriculture
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Product Development
- Horticulture
- Food Safety
- Business Development
- Inventory Management
- Policy
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