CITIZEN FARMERS,
A TRUSTED PARTNER

Bringing the benefits of farming to many types of individuals
and communities.

CITIZEN FARMERS PROGRAMS BRING VALUE TO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FARMERS ALIKE

PARENT-APPROVED

Parents appreciate the lessons their children learn while connecting with nature, making new friendships and enjoying time in the garden.

EXPANDING HORIZONS
FOR FARMERS

Farmers gain much from participating with Citizen Farmers, including additional career opportunities, certifications, connections and a broader impact in the communities where they live and work.

EXTENDING CLASSROOMS
INTO THE GARDEN

Educators love how students learn timeless life lessons through the experience of farming and are able to connect their regular curriculum with hands-on learning.

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.

  • Abdullah Rothman

  • Gia Rutledge

  • Jenna Mobley

  • Mark Boswell

  • Stephanie Bernstein

  • Zahra Kassam

WE BLOOM WHERE PLANTED

Citizen Farmers Academy sites can be planted just about anywhere there’s a patch of land and willing stewards to care for it. Here are some places where our program can thrive:

Farms  

Working farms, agrihoods, community gardens, urban farms, and other non-profit educational farms

Educational Institutions

Schools from elementary to college, public and private

Faith-based locations 

Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship

Community and Civic Centers 

Camps, YMCA’s, Boys and Girls Clubs, senior centers, libraries, etc.

Support Centers  

Youth and adult prisons and detention centers, mental health centers, and other places serving people with diverse abilities

WHAT’S NEW

  • Inspiring The Next Generation And A Regenerative Society With Laura Turner Seydel

    August 26, 2021

    Farmer D and Laura Turner Seydel take a holistic look at what a regenerative society would look like.

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  • Farming the Agrihood With Clayton Garrett

    August 12, 2021

    In this episode, Farmer D and Clayton Garrett get down to business discussing the ins and outs of running an agriculture development community.

    LISTEN

  • Cooking Up A New Recipe For Hospitality Rooted In Biodynamic Farming and Heritage Crops With Tyler Brown

    July 29, 2021

    Farmer D and Tyler Brown discuss a Chef's vision for an agrarian future.

    LISTEN

Talk to our experts today to learn how Citizen Farmers Academy can help you develop your own learning program.

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