As Tafara Ushendibaba reflects on his journey of becoming the CEO and founder of his company, it doesn’t start in a classroom or boardroom; it begins on a farm.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Ushendibaba grew up raising pigs and chickens on a small-scale farm. He experienced firsthand the difficulties that farmers all over the world still face today.
A Seed Planted: The Start of JarHead Farms
Natasha Zoe started JarHead Farms LLC as part of Sprouting Farm’s incubator program, which supports the growth of farm-based businesses. She and her father, Stan, noticed that there was a gap in their local market not just for produce, but specifically for fruit. What began as an effort to meet that need quickly gained momentum. As their business grew, they expanded their vision and established JarHead Kitchen Inc., allowing them to share their fruit-based products with a wider market.
Congratulating alumni and celebrating our Corporate Partner of the Year, the 2026 Chambers College Honors Induction Ceremony recognized many while introducing two new awards — the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chambers College Impact Award.
With two new additions for 2026, the ceremony featured five award categories:
