INSTITUTIONS & NONPROFITS
Drive lasting impact.
Mission-driven organizations often pursue ambitious goals across food access, education, health, conservation, regenerative agriculture, and resilient food systems.
But turning those goals into effective, enduring programs requires more than good intentions. These initiatives carry enormous potential; without thoughtful, realistic planning, however, they can remain underutilized, difficult to operate, or challenging to sustain. If you’re an institution, nonprofit, or foundation looking to build an impactful land-based program, Farmer D & Co. is here to help.
You Might Be Asking:
How can this land support our mission?
What kind of farm or land-based program can we realistically run?
How do we design impactful programs that grow over time?
What do we need to secure funding and build buy-in from our board, donors, and partners?
How do we move forward without overextending our team or compromising our core work?
How Farmer D Supports Institutions, Nonprofits, & Foundations
Farmer D & Co. helps mission-driven organizations use land and resources strategically to create meaningful social, environmental, and community benefit. Our work supports the planning, design, and stewardship of land-based programs that are practical, financially sustainable, and deeply aligned with your mission.
What This Might Look Like:
A land-use strategy aligned with your mission and long-term impact goals
A site plan for a regenerative farm or agricultural initiative
Guidance on programs that support food, education, health, or conservation outcomes
An operating framework outlining roles, responsibilities, and partnerships
Support for launching a new initiative or strengthening an existing organization, including governance considerations, staffing models, and partner alignment
An early cost and feasibility summary to support funding, fundraising, and planning
Hands-on guidance for launching, stewarding, and managing the project over time
Potential Outcomes:
Nonprofit-led farms advancing food access and education
Community-based agricultural, health, and wellness initiatives
Conservation and land stewardship programs
On-the-ground impact across soil health, food access, conservation, education, and farmer development
Land-based projects designed to attract funding, partnerships, and long-term support
Working with Daron and the Farmer D team has been an ideal partnership. The Noah’s Ark garden project added a totally original learning garden to our beloved family museum destination. The team delivered a mission-aligned, beautiful, sustainable design on time and on budget. They listened to us and kept the needs of our students and families as the priority throughout the process. We cannot wait to work with them again!
Jessie Kornberg — President and CEO, Skirball Cultural Center
Working with Farmer D has been like having a partner who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and who cares about the project as if it’s his own. He makes a huge vision manageable, achievable and a lot more fun!
Zahra Kassam — Mushroom Farm
Farmer D played a crucially important, indispensable role in the start-up of Coastal Roots Farm and Leichtag Commons. His visionary contributions continue to have a sustaining and foundational impact.
Jim Farley — Executive Chair, Leichtag Foundation
WHERE TO START
Many institutions, nonprofits, and foundations begin in the Discover phase of our process, where we conduct an early assessment to align mission, land, and organizational capacity. This early work clarifies what your land can support, how programs can realistically operate over time, and what it will take to steward them well. If you’re seeking expert guidance before committing to funding, partnerships, or public promises, this is a thoughtful place to begin.
Who We Serve
Landowners & Families
Developers & Planners
Institutions & Nonprofits
Hospitality & Retreats
Cities & Counties