The Agtivist - A Citizen Farmers Podcast by Farmer D

In this episode, Farmer D discusses how to harvest your garden's bounty and cultivate gratitude within yourself.

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Show Notes:

Harvest Tools:

Johnny's 

Garden Tool Company

Additional Resources:

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Beneficial Organisms for Pest Control

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

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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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Netafim - Grow higher and better yields with less water. Every season.

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Show Notes:

Pests & Disease:

Allen Chadwick

Organic Sprays:

Hot Pepper Spray

Neem Oil Spray

Beneficials:

golden marguerite

Annuals:

Borrage

Additional Resources:

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Beneficial Organisms for Pest Control

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

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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. 

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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:

Companion Planting - Louise Riotte

Carrots Love Tomatoes

Roses Love Garlic

Additional Resources:

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Beneficial Organisms for Pest Control

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

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 of life orchestrated in our gardens.

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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:

Compost Barrels

Pest Control:

Pfeiffer Field Spray

Horn Manure

Horn Silica

Flame Weeding

Solarization - Sheet Mulching

Pre-emergents:

Corn Gluten

Additional Resources:

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Beneficial Organisms for Pest Control

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

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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

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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 Mowing Seeds

Turtle Tree Seed 

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 

Elliot Coleman - Seed Starting & Small Scale Tools

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/featured/eliot-coleman-signature-series/?sz=29

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Gardening Supplies

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

In this episode, Farmer D continues to dig into tilling and tending the soil, covering the basics of working the soil.

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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 Agriculture

Masanobu Fukuoka - One Straw Revolution

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute - At the intersection of food, soil, climate, farming and water.

Citizen Farmers Resources -  Gardening Supplies

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

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

Farmer's Footprint

Rudolf Steiner Agriculture course: 

Citizen Farmers Book

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

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.

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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 Website

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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

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.

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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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show

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.

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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 recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.

He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.

Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.

Support the show