Meet Justin Fulk
Customer Service Jedi · Digital Systems Architect Extraordinaire · Logistics Rockstar
Justin runs customer service, engineering, technology, and logistics at Almanac Planting Co — or, as he likes to joke, “basically everything Steph tells me to do.” From greenhouse design to eCommerce systems, he’s been part of the company’s growth since day one. His goal is simple: build systems that make life easier for plants and people — and, whenever possible, increase the amount of love in the world through better design, communication, and care.
Before Almanac, Justin spent nearly a decade as a helicopter flight engineer for the Department of Defense and served as a door gunner on multiple combat deployments. Flying near-daily missions — often under night vision goggles — he developed a lasting respect for structure, adaptability, and calm under pressure — qualities that now serve him well in running a fast-paced, problem-solving business like Almanac.
After leaving the government sector to spend more time with his young family, Justin worked as a mechanic and manager at Stephanie’s parents’ service center. The job taught him not just welding and automotive repair, but also how to work with everyday people — something that proved more valuable than any technical skill. Those lessons in patience, communication, and teamwork now guide how he approaches customer service and day-to-day operations at Almanac.
A proud college dropout (in his final year, no less), Justin studied education, computer science, and business — three threads that ended up shaping how he runs Almanac today. His fascination with helicopter track-and-balance systems evolved into a love of digital architecture and automation, forming the framework that keeps Almanac running smoothly from propagation to delivery.
What Justin Oversees
- Customer service and digital communication
- Engineering and infrastructure design
- Website development, management, automation, and algorithmic systems
- Shipping, packaging design, and logistics coordination
- Product catalog organization and eCommerce operations
A Mind in Motion
Outside of work, Justin finds peace in philosophy, nature, and a good hike with his dogs. He draws inspiration from Albert Camus, Marcus Aurelius, and Friedrich Nietzsche (in that order), and is currently developing a deep appreciation for Baruch Spinoza — maybe because living among trees makes those ideas land a little differently.
You’ll usually find him walking the farm with Stephanie and their kids, tinkering with a project that probably didn’t need tinkering, or figuring out better ways to keep the place humming. The growing crew of chickens, cattle, and soon-to-arrive goats keeps things lively — and Justin swears the animals are better listeners than most humans.
After years in high-intensity, technical environments, the slower rhythm of farm life suits him just fine. Between shipping days, spreadsheets, and sunrise chores, he’s found a kind of peace — dirt under his boots, coffee before dawn, and the steady reminder that good things grow at their own pace. For Justin, building systems isn’t just about efficiency — it’s about cultivating connection, and finding ways for technology and compassion to coexist in harmony.