Farmer D
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Forget any stereotype of the farmer you may hold. Let go of any notion of the humble rustic in overalls of yesteryear and even the jacketed corporate farmer of today. Farmer D is an entirely new brand of farmer. With a thumb more “green” than any of his predecessors. Daron ‘Farmer D’ Joffe, is the future’s farmer. He lives to make a difference in the world. He farms because of a passion for the earth and the biodynamic methodologies that can save it.
Born in South Africa in 1976, Daron Joffe has traveled the world and farmed the nation. Founder and President of Farmer D Organics and Vice President of Georgia Organics, Farmer D’s vision is simple yet profound; to apply organic management practices to landholdings of all types which in turn will save money, conserve water and fuel, reduce waste and chemical use, promote sustainability, and create a healthier planet for all.
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Daron ‘Farmer D’ Joffe is an organic/biodynamic farmer, environmental educator and social entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Farmer D Organics, creators of farms and products for the earth and its people. Farmer D Organics retail organic garden center is located in Atlanta near Whole Foods at Briarcliff Rd. Farmer D’s signature products includes Farmer D Organics Biodynamic Blend Organic Compost made from Whole Foods Market spoils and is available for sale at Whole Foods Market’s throughout the Southeast.
Over the past fourteen years, Farmer D has founded and managed a number of organic farms all over the country. In 1998, Farmer D was selected as the Biodynamic Rookie Farmer of the Year and was one of only eight recipients nationwide to receive the 2003-2005 Joshua Venture Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs. He was also selected as one of the top 20 brightest talents under 40 years of age by Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine in February 2006 and as one of the Top 40 under 40 by Georgia Trend Magazine in October 2006. In 2008, Farmer D Organics received the Spirit of Innovation Award for “Most Sustainable Business” by the Savannah Economic Development Authority’s Creative Coast. |
Stanley Joffe
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Entrepreneur and wood worker extraordinaire! Stanley brings over 30 years of business management experience to Farmer D Organics. Stanley has a degree in structural engineering from University of Witwatersand in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
Shannon Dickey
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Shannon has 22 years fine art experience and a knack for woodwoorking. She can be found
running the woodshop at the Briarcliff location, building raised beds and other cedar
creations. Shannon designs and builds many of specialty items for Farmer D Organics such
as "Franco's Condo", the new deluxe potting bench, bat houses and other custom orders of
many varieties. Shannon has been a professional artist for 20 years and believes
passionately about caring for Mother Earth. Much of her art is about raising
consciousness about environmental responsiblity and stewardship. She also has been an
avid gardener for 10 years growing her own food and enjoying the meditation of gardening.
Shannon has a double fine art degree in painting and graphic design from Ball State
University, Muncie, Indiana. Come visit Shannon at the woodshop and have her put an
artist flare on any cedar creation!
shannon@farmerd.com |
Whit Abel
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Whit is an extremely talented and knowledgeable farmer. He is often found installing gardens at schools, homes, businesses, and community centers for Farmer D Organics. He has had over 4 years of farm owner experience on top of his several positions working on farms in and outside of Georgia. Whit is an encyclopedia of information pertaining to plants, soils, and agriculture of any kind. He is an educator and probably one of the nicest people you would hope to meet. When he isn't installing a garden, he can be found answering questions and helping customers at the Briarcliff Garden Center. He looks forward to holding several informative workshops and putting in gardens all over the city!
whit@farmerd.com |
Ashley Rouse
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Ashley is the school liaison for Farmer D Organics. She is extremely knowledgeable and loves educating individuals about the positive influences gardens have on children. Ashley was raised on homegrown foods and is an avid seed saver to this day. She has a teaching certificate from the University of Georgia and spends a lot of her time exploring the ideas of nutrition, the environment, and growing food with her three children. She looks forward to hearing from all the teachers, parents, and community members interested in pursuing a school garden!
ashley@farmerd.com |
Collins Davis
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Collins, pronounced Collin-zzzz, is a farmer, for realzzzz! He studied vegetable and fruit production at Auburn University. Collins is an international man of mystery. Hopping farm to farm, some of his famous digs are No Valley Farm, Moore Farms, Dillwood Farms, and Harvest Farm. He was also a 2008 Terra Madre delegate and learned vermicomposting techniques at Growing Power in Milwaukee, WI. Collins is a little bit country, a little bit old school hip-hop. He’s an urban farmer, fo sho.
Collins@farmerd.com |
Cubby West
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Cubby... her bag of tricks includes graphic design, photography, painting and seed bombing NYC. After studying art in Italy, she returned to live and work in Tuscany consuming her time with olive harvests, sustainable landscaping and the overall Italian lifestyle. She ‘WWOOFed’ (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) her way across South America. She has worked for many non-profits and is driven by her passion for social and environmental change. You can find her practicing yoga, running, weeding, painting discarded car doors or simply hunting for chanterelle mushrooms with a musket, etc. She never turns down an adventure and always keeps an eye out for fallen balloons.
Cubby@farmerd.com |
Tyson Deal
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Tyson Deal has returned to the South from an extended vacation (10 years) in Jackson Hole, WY, Aspen, CO and Sun Valley, ID and is so happy to see the organic and sustainable shift has occurred in Atlanta while she was gone. After earning a degree in anthropology from UGA, she fled to an organic farm in upstate New York where she learned about “real” life. In Colorado Tyson studied horticulture at Colorado State University since her experience includes gardening, garden center management and landscape management.
Tyson@farmerd.com |
Alex Koplin
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-born 1985 in atlanta, lived in atl all but 2 years of my life
-certified chef; Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts class of 2005
-currently a networking/IT major at Lanier Tech
-worked at Greenwoods restaurant and Killer Creek in atl area
-hobbies: gardening, pilates, camping, the internet, travelling
-role with farmerD: web business, Search engine optimization, upcoming cooking workshops
Alex@farmerd.com |
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