2016-2018 | Tamarack Camps Ortonville, MI
Farber Farms
While at Leichtag Foundation and Coastal Roots Farm, Farmer D was approached by Steve Engel, the CEO of Tamarack Camps in Michigan to help develop a plan for a newly acquired 20 acres adjacent to the 1000 acre camp.
Farmer D worked closely with the Tamarack Camps staff, farm task force, architects and community partners to co-create the program and design of this educational Jewish community farm. The farm was designed in 2016 and 2017 with 2018 being its inaugural season.
Farmer Alex and Farm Educator Jess took the plan on and created a magical, productive and vibrant teaching farm in a matter of months. The farm impacts thousands of youth each year getting their hands dirty, growing food and teaching them about their Jewish agrarian roots.
The farm is expanding in 2019 with a new greenhouse, learning lab, orchards and more.







