
Citizen Farmers
The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth.
Episodes
31 episodes
Inspiring The Next Generation And A Regenerative Society With Laura Turner Seydel
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 bri...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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49:18

Farming The Agrihood
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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44:53

Cooking Up A New Recipe For Hospitality Rooted In Biodynamic Farming and Heritage Crops With Tyler Brown
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 tofoster curiosity, passion and learning.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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39:01

Activating Community Through Farming With Dan Fillius
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 challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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40:07

Growing Trust And Defining Values With Community With Christine Sperber
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 wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:14

What It Takes To Build A Regenerative Community With Jeff Hamoui
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 our...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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53:55

Supporting Farmers And Communities To Reimagine Food Systems Around The Globe With Pierre Ferrari
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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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:00:10

Regenerative Design For Healthy Soil And Vibrant Communities With Jan Loeffler Bird
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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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:24

Transforming The World Through Food With Sona Desai
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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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:09

The Ecology Center: A Model For Growing Food, Community And Culture With Evan Marks
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 educatin...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:53

Reimagining Retirement And Cultivating Regenerative Communities With Chip Conley
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:22

How To Build A Vibrant, Inclusive Food System From The Ground Up
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 syste...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:26

Growing Your Farm Enterprise From Beets To Spreadsheets with Rebecca Frimmer
In this episode, Farmer D talks farm business planning and more with Rebecca Frimmer of Kitchen Table Consultants. Join Our Community!Show Notes:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:12

Planting the seeds of Serenbe with Steve Nygren
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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1:07:54

Designing Conservation Villages with Greg Ramsey
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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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:39

How To Grow Community With Kasi Muñoz
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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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:44

Reimagining Community: The Road To Season 2
In this episode, Farmer D introduces Season 2 in an interview with podcast collaborator Ben Bernstein. Join Our Community!Our Partners:
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:28

Sustaining = Perseverance, Part II: The Fall Garden
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 Commu...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:19

Sustaining = Perseverance, Part I: Growing Your Garden Enterprise
In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit to support your gardening passion.Join Our Community!Our Sponsors:...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:09

Sharing = Generosity: Sharing The Harvest
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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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:49

Reaping = Gratitude
In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to harvest your garden's bounty and cultivate gratitude within yourself.Join Our Community!Our Sponsors:
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:48

Healing = Compassion: Healing Ourselves In The Garden
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:15

Growing = Patience, Part II: Growing Organic
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 in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:10

Growing = Patience, Part I: Growing Your Way To A Healthy Garden
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:36
