With over 15 years of experience, Dan Allen, CEO of Farmscape, shares how his team is transforming urban areas into thriving edible gardens while reconnecting communities with sustainable food production.
In this episode, Zach, Clare, and the Nexus Bot dive into Dan’s journey from a love of gardening to leading California’s largest urban farming company. They explore the environmental benefits of growing your own food, from reducing carbon footprints to boosting biodiversity and making fresh, nutrient-rich produce accessible. Dan also shares insights on native plants, balancing aesthetics with sustainability, and innovative solutions like agrihoods and community gardens that combine housing and food production.
You’ll discover Farmscape’s approach to integrating nature into urban environments, the potential of urban farming to tackle climate change and food insecurity, and how even small actions—like growing an herb pot—can make a big impact.
Episode Highlights:
- Meet Dan Allen and Farmscape’s mission (01:06)
- How growing your own food helps the planet (03:02)
- The joys of fresh, homegrown produce (04:12)
- Urban farming and its role in reshaping cities (06:23)
- What are berms and swales? (09:04)
- Trends in urban agriculture (17:19)
- Community engagement and agrihoods (13:26)
- How to get started with urban farming (20:52)
- Farmscape’s evolution and lasting impact (23:24)
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