GROWING THE FUTURE
Supporting Farmers, Empowering Youth, Nourishing Communities
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & PURPOSE
Activating the next generation of engaged civic leaders through the power of farming and cultivating the land together.
GROWING CITIZENS BY TRAINING FARMERS
Agriculture & Nutrition
Citizen Farmers programs engage youth and adults in hands-on farming that teach the importance of agriculture and it’s impact on personal health and well being and to local food systems, economies and communities from urban to rural.
Social & Emotional Learning
Citizen Farmers provides social emotional learning opportunities for youth to interact, learn, collaborate and problem-solve with peers and mentors while experiencing the unique human quest to tend land, sow seeds and cultivate a rich harvest.
Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development
Citizen Farmers teaches youth, adults and farmers valuable lessons about entrepreneurship and business by helping them to start and run a farm-based enterprise such as a CSA, value-added products and farmers market.
Advocacy & Education
Citizen Farmers is committed to educating and empowering people to take action in their communities to support local farms, growing gardens and teaching the next generation about the importance of agriculture and it’s impact on health and the environment.
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH FARMING
Citizen Farmers cultivates healthier, more connected communities by utilizing farms to educate and connect people of diverse ages and backgrounds. We host events and programs that bring people together around food, farming, music, arts and sports.
MEET OTHER
CITIZEN FARMERS
Citizen Farmers cultivates a vibrant community culture by engaging people of all ages to connect more
deeply with their food, community and self through stewardship of the land.
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DARON JOFFE
CEO, Founder
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SCOTT PEEPLES
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LINDSAY GUCKER
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REESE BAKER
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ALLI WILSON
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MARK BOSWELL
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ZAHRA KASSAM
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STEPHANIE BERNSTEIN
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JENNA MOBLEY
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GIA RUTLEDGE
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ABDULLAH ROTHMAN
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TILDEN JOFFE
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THOMAS DINOS
“What really sets Citizen Farmers apart is their holistic, community-centered approach. They understand that true change happens when we nurture the health of both the land and the people.”
Rachel McAdams
Actress and CFA Global Ambassador
Podcast Update
Inspiring The Next Generation And A Regenerative Society With Laura Turner Seydel
In this episode, Farmer D and Laura Turner Seydel take a holistic look at what a regenerative society would look like. They reflect on educating and inspiring the next generation of advocates, regenerating landscapes, and moving towards a brighter future through equity and kindness.
OUR STORY
Some cultural thinkers have made the observation that as as society in the digital age, we’ve never been more connected and more lonely at the same time. these opposing feelings seem like they would be mutually exclusive, however, we know from our experiences that they are not. Young people are reporting higher levels of loneliness and depression, sensations which the global pandemic only intensified.
Searching for purpose is one of the essential journeys of being a human. When we find a passion, it ignites out engagement, creativity and excitement to jump out of bed in the morning. Finding essence of belonging in a community is also an essential need for all people. To thrive, we all need a healthy balance of both belonging and purpose. Citizen Farmers offers both a place to build relationships and a common purpose to work together.
In learning the neutral processes of farming, young people uncover timeless life lessons and virtues that serve deep into adulthood. Whether Citizen Farmer students grow their own food after the program or not, they will emerge having gained new friendships, a deeper understanding of an appreciation for farming and a clearer sense of how to make a positive impact in their world.
A NETWORK OF PARTNERS
Citizen Farmers is passionate about cultivating partnerships to expand the collective impact we can have by working together. Here is a list of a few of our founding partners.
Talk to our experts today to learn how Citizen Farmers Academy can help you develop your own learning program.