Daron Joffe, also known as Farmer “D”, is the Executive Director of Coastal Roots Farm and the Leichtag Foundation’s Director of Agricultural Innovation and Development in Encinitas. Daron is the author of the book “Citizen Farmers”, and he is also the founder of Farmer D Organics and Farmer D Consulting, which designs and builds biodynamic farms and gardens all over the country.

Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food, and nutrition.Biodynamic agriculture has been practiced for nearly a century, on every continent on Earth. Biodynamic principles and practices are based on the spiritual insights and practical suggestions of Dr. Rudolf Steiner, and have been developed through the collaboration of many farmers and researchers since the early 1920s. Today, the biodynamic movement encompasses thousands of regenerative gardens, farms, ranches, orchards, and vineyards, in a wide variety of climates, ecological contexts, and economic settings.

Orange Home Grown Foundation, Inc. (OHG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by a small group of Orange, California residents in 2009 as a grassroots effort, dedicated to operating a local Saturday farmers and artisans market, urban education farm, seed lending library, scholarship program, and youth food literacy program in the City of Orange. These programs bring an awareness of healthy living and urban agriculture to the local community. Orange Home Grown’s primary focus is to cultivate a healthy community through family-friendly and community-based education programs in collaboration with like-minded community organizations. Emphasis is placed on wholesome nutrition, earth-friendly sustainable practices, whole health, and strengthening neighborhood and community relationships. Education and events are geared to all ages and income levels. 

Producers: Orange Home Grown and Jon-Barrett Ingels
Manager: Sarah Becker
Audio: Brew Sessions Live
Guest: Daron Joffe