Kristof Grina, '12
Ecological Agriculture Co-founder, Up Top Acres, Washington, DC.

Kristof is a graduate of the CALS class of 2012. He holds a B.S. in Plant and Soil Science with a focus on Ecological Agriculture. During his time at UVM he became passionate about how agriculture can be incorporated into the densely built environment. This led him to co-found Up Top Acres, a Washington DC based company that designs, builds, and maintains rooftop, soil-based farms and gardens. He has been able to apply the foundation laid during his time at CALS to push the boundaries of where and how food can be grown. His work has led to recognition as a Halcyon Fellow and Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Entrepreneurship.