In this episode, Farmer D and Laura Turner Seydel take a holistic look at what a regenerative society would look like. They reflect on educating and inspiring the next generation of advocates, regenerating landscapes, and moving towards a brighter future through equity and kindness. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Captain Planet Foundation Mothers and Others for Clean Air Environmental Working Group Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Cr...
Aug 26, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, Clayton Garrett and Farmer D get down to business discussing the ins and outs of running a farm in an agrihood. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Harvest Green Agmenity Urban Land Institute Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur a...
Aug 12, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, Farmer D and Tyler Brown discuss a Chef's vision for an agrarian future inspired by the past where farms and restaurants unite to foster curiosity, passion and learning. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Southall Farms The Almanac www.growbetterveggies.com Jeff Poppen "The Barefoot Farmer" Land Trust For Tennessee Collard Kimchi Recipe Southern Foodways Alliance Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe an...
Jul 29, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, Farmer D and Dan Fillius discuss the many aspects of creating, activating and sustaining a farm in the middle of a community. Dan and Farmer D worked together to start Middlebrook Farms in Cumming, Iowa. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with starting a farm, growing the enterprise, practicing food safety and engaging community. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Middlebrook Farm Food Safety Modernization Act Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Addi...
Jul 15, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, Farmer D and Christine Sperber dig deeper into community partnerships, exploring how we can co-create with communities. Through thoughtful reflection, Christine discusses how important it is to define your values and show up with humility to foster trust and collaboration in community building. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Modern Elder Academy Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstei...
Jul 01, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, Farmer D and Jeff Hamoui explore what it takes to build a truly equitable and regenerative community. Through his work with the Modern Elder Academy and their satellite projects, Jeff explores the relationships we have with ourselves, nature and the people who make up our communities. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Modern Elder Academy Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Ed...
Jun 17, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this Episode, Farmer D and Pierre Ferrari, break down how we can redesign the global food system by supporting farmers and educating citizens to create healthier soil, ecosystems, communities and economies. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Heifer International Fireside Live Chat Pierre interviews Farmer D Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by Ben Bernstein ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 11
In this Episode, Farmer D and Jan discuss how to cultivate our relationships with nature by building a connection to the world around us through the food we grow and the partnerships we make. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Green Gardens Group Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a nationally recognized biodynamic fa...
May 20, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this Episode, Farmer D and Sona Desai share their passion and experiences on how to harness the power of food systems to regenerate the health of people and the planet. Join Our Community! Show Notes: San Diego Food System Alliance Coastal Roots Farm Intervale Center Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a national...
May 06, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode, Farmer D and Evan Marks honor Earth Day with a conversation about the inspiring story, vision and programs of The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. How a historic home and farm have been reimagined to be a hub for educating and nourishing Citizen Farmers. Join Our Community! Show Notes: The Ecology Center Farm Lab Seeding Change Film Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio ...
Apr 21, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, Farmer D digs deep with New York Times bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley. Chip shares his exciting new work of reimagining retirement and cultivating purpose driven wellness communities where soil, soul and communities thrive. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Modern Elder Academy Wisdom Well Farmer D's Guest Post on Wisdom Well Paul Hawken Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron ...
Apr 08, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Farmer D digs deep with Travis Marcotte, the Executive Director of the Intervale Center, who shares over 30 years of lessons learned, programs developed and partnerships forged that has helped cultivate a model local food system that is good for farmers, land and community. Rich in resources, ideas and inspiration this conversation explores ways to preserve farms near cities, make them accessible to all, honor the past and create a vision for a healthy future for Burlington, the...
Mar 25, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, Farmer D talks farm business planning and more with Rebecca Frimmer of Kitchen Table Consultants. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Kitchen Table Consultants Harvey Software Barn2Door Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and edu...
Mar 11, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Farmer D and Steve Nygren dig in to the origins of Serenbe and how it's grown from a seed planted decades ago into a model Biophilic community of the future. Join Our Community! Our Partners: Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Serenbe Nygren Placemaking Kiss The Ground Movie Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Farmer D interviews his long time collaborator Greg Ramsey to explore his influences, philosophy and tools for designing farm-based conservation communities. Join Our Community! Our Partners: Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Hugh Lovel Community Land Trusts (CLTs) Village Habitat Design Conservation Communities Additional Resources: Ci...
Feb 11, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Farmer D interviews his close collaborator Kasi to share their collective philosophy and practices for designing and cultivating thriving communities. Join Our Community! Our Partners: Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Coastal Roots Farm Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Record...
Jan 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, Farmer D introduces Season 2 in an interview with podcast collaborator Ben Bernstein. Join Our Community! Our Partners: Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Vermont Bread And Butter Farm Agrarian Commons Dirt Capital Gather Film Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers Book Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron ...
Jan 14, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, Farmer D shares tips for growing your fall/winter garden from cool-season veggies and season extension to cover crops and seed-saving. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Food Hubs Row Covers Cold Frames Seed Saving Additional Resource...
Oct 22, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit to support your gardening passion. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: California SB-1383 Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic w...
Oct 08, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Farmer D calls us to action for growing more resilient, connected communities in these challenging times. He discusses solving economic, social, and environmental problems through collective farming and gardening. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketin...
Sep 24, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to harvest your garden's bounty and cultivate gratitude within yourself. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Harvest Tools: Johnny's Garden Tool Company Additional Resources: Citizen Farmers Resources - Beneficia...
Sep 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Farmer D takes us on a healing journey through the garden exploring the healing powers of growing food and medicine and how to protect your plants from unwanted pests and disease. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Pests & Disease...
Aug 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Farmer D breaks down plant families, crop rotation, bugs and beneficials and companion planting, organic fertilizers, nutrient management, soil health and tools for growing a healthy garden. Farmer D grows deep into how to cultivate a healthy garden and life. By cultivating a deeper relationship to our gardens, we are able to put our powers of patience and observation into action growing healthy food, gardens and communities. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow high...
Aug 13, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Farmer D grows deep into how to cultivate a healthy garden and life. By cultivating a deeper relationship to our gardens, we are able to put our powers of patience and observation into action growing healthy food, gardens and communities. This episode is loaded with practical tips on how to tend your garden and protect it from critters, bugs and disease. Farmer D breaks down general plant health consideration and solutions and inspires us to pay closer attention to the symphony ...
Aug 06, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, learn the basics of planting from seed and how important sowing and saving seeds are for cultivating faith in our gardens and our lives Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Earthway Seeder Online Seed Catalogs - Johnny's Seeds High Mowi...
Jul 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Farmer D continues to dig into tilling and tending the soil, covering the basics of working the soil. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: John Jeavons - Double Digging A Beginner's Guide -- Garden Bed Preparation Hugh Lovel - Quantum A...
Jul 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Farmer D digs into tilling and tending the soil covering the basics of caring for the biology and chemistry of the dynamic living soil. Join Our Community! Our Sponsors: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Brilliant Marketing - A boutique marketing consulting collective helping passionate businesses create impact and achieve their dreams through mindful based marketing. Show Notes: Fantastic Fungi Movie Citizen Farmers Resources - Soil Testing ...
Jun 25, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Citizen Farmers Podcast With Farmer D: Growing Healthy Food, Building Thriving Communities, and Giving Back to the Earth. In this episode, Farmer D shares his philosophy and practical tips on how to plan your garden or farm. Join Our Community! Our Sponsor: Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Show Notes: Thich Nhat Hanh Walking Meditation Rudolf Steiner Agriculture course: Google Earth Citizen Farmers Pinterest Boards Citizen Farmers Book Citizen Farmers Websit...
Jun 11, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Citizen Farmers Podcast With Farmer D: Growing Healthy Food, Building Thriving Communities, and Giving Back to the Earth. In this episode, Farmer D discusses the lifecycle of the garden. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Citizen Farmers Website Citizen Farmers Book Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Stephanie Lamond Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a nationally ...
May 27, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Citizen Farmers Podcast With Farmer D: Growing Healthy Food, Building Thriving Communities, and Giving Back to the Earth. In this episode, Farmer D covers the basic principles of starting a garden. Join Our Community! Show Notes: Citizen Farmers Website Citizen Farmers Book Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season. Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein Audio Editing by Stephanie Lamond Music by Ben Bernstein About Farmer D: Farmer D is a ...
May 27, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
