Citizen Farmers

Citizen Farmers

The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth.

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August 26, 2021 49 mins

In this episode, Clayton Garrett and Farmer D get down to business discussing the ins and outs of running a farm in an agrihood.

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Harvest Green

Agmenity

Urban Land Institute


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Citizen Farmers Resources 

Citizen Farmers Book

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Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein

Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan

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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. 

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Southall Farms

The Almanac

www.growbetterveggies.com

Jeff Poppen "The Barefoot Farmer"

Land Trust For Tennessee

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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.   

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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.

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Modern Elder Academy

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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.

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Modern Elder Academy

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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. 

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Heifer International

Fireside Live Chat Pierre interviews Farmer D

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Citizen Farmers Book

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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.

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Green Gardens Group

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Citizen Farmers Book

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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.   

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San Diego Food System Alliance

Coastal Roots Farm

Intervale Center

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Citizen Farmers Book

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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.

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The Ecology Center

Farm Lab

Seeding Change Film

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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.

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Modern Elder Academy

Wisdom Well

Farmer D's Guest Post on Wisdom Well

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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 ...

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In this episode, Farmer D talks farm business planning and more with Rebecca Frimmer of Kitchen Table Consultants.

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Kitchen Table Consultants

Harvey Software

Barn2Door

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Citizen Farmers Resources 

Citizen Farmers Book

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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.

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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.

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January 28, 2021 54 mins

In this episode, Farmer D interviews his close collaborator Kasi to share their collective philosophy and practices for designing and cultivating thriving communities.

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Coastal R...

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In this episode, Farmer D introduces Season 2 in an interview with podcast collaborator Ben Bernstein.

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Vermont 

Bread And Butter Farm 

Agrarian Commons 

Dirt Capital 

Gather Film 

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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.

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In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit to support your gardening passion.

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September 24, 2020 24 mins

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.

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