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Farmer D

 
Farmer D is the host of one of MNN's video series called "In the Field." He's also a thirtysomething eco-entrepreneur with more than a dozen projects cooking around the nation. He creates Farmer D Organic Compost out of green waste from Whole Foods stores in the southeast U.S. and sells it at many of the store's locations. In addition to innovative internship programs that help at-risk youth learn about agricluture, Joffe is involved in creating and sustaining small organic farms in developments around the U.S. For over 15 years, he has worked with nonprofits, developers and private landowners to create organic farms and gardens all over the country.
 
On "In the Field," he showcases projects and people that are doing great work in sustainability that everyone can learn from and imitate. Follow this series and you'll learn all kinds of ways that you can incorporate sustainable practices into your life.
 

Articles about Farmer D


In the Field: Interviewing an EPA scientist

Mon, Oct 26 2009 at 12:00 PM EST
Video: Farmer D interviews an EPA scientist about food waste.
 

In the Field: Herb picking tips

Mon, Oct 19 2009 at 5:28 AM EST
Video: Using basil as an example, Farmer D shows you how to pick herbs.
 

In the Field: Tree farm goes organic

Mon, Oct 12 2009 at 5:06 AM EST
Video: Farmer D travels to Kentucky to make a tree farm organic.
 

In the Field: Edible garden installation

Mon, Oct 05 2009 at 2:59 PM EST
Video: Farmer D teaches elementary school students how to plant an edible schoolyard.
 

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