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In the Field


Daron Joffe is not what most people envision when they think of farmers. Joffe is a 30-something eco-entrepreneur with more than a dozen projects cooking around the nation. Actress Jennifer Garner thinks his turnips “rock” and billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson wants him to develop an organic farm at his exclusive New Jersey spa. Known as Farmer D, Joffe also creates Farmer D Organic Compost out of green waste from Whole Foods stores in the southeast U.S. In addition to innovative internship programs that help at-risk youth learn about agriculture, Joffe is involved in creating and sustaining small organic farms in developments around the U.S.
Check out In the Field to learn more.
 
Visit Farmer D's site.

 

In the Field: Interviewing an EPA scientist

Video: Farmer D interviews an EPA scientist about food waste.

 
In the Field: Herb picking tips

Video: Using basil as an example, Farmer D shows you how to pick herbs.

 
In the Field: Tree farm goes organic

Video: Farmer D travels to Kentucky to make a tree farm organic.

 
In the Field: Edible garden installation

Video: Farmer D teaches elementary school students how to plant an edible schoolyard.

 
In the Field: Planting the Seeds of Nutrition

Video: Farmer D has a conversation about starting kids early on gardening.

 
In the Field: Bolting lettuce and companion plants

Video: Farmer D identifies bolting lettuce and then plants cucumbers in his garden.

 
In The Field: Interviewing the president of the American Community Garden Association

Video: Want to start an urban garden? Farmer D has your contact.

 
In The Field: Finding a beneficial insect while harvesting Chinese cabbage

Video: While harvesting Chinese cabbage, Farmer D is amazed to find a parasitic wasp.

 
In the Field: How to harvest lettuce

Video: Farmer D gives a number of tips for harvesting lettuce.

 
In the Field: A conversation with Slow Food USA president

Video: Farmer D talks with the president of Slow Food USA about the future of our food system.

 
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