We designed a sustainable homestead landscape in San Diego for a family that now enjoys the benefits of eating from and learning from their land every day. The design integrates regenerative practices with a focus on food production, water conservation, and community connection. This hands-on, educational landscape empowers the family to grow fresh, healthy food while fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable living and agriculture.

Farmer D designed and oversaw the development of the community regenerative farm at Coastal Roots, located in Encinitas, California. As interim farm manager, we implemented sustainable farming systems and a community-focused model, integrating educational programs, and outreach. The farm is a cornerstone of Leichtag Commons providing fresh, locally grown produce while fostering environmental stewardship and strengthening the connection between the community and the land.

Located on the grounds of Tamarack Camps in Ortonville, Michigan, Farber Farm was envisioned as a year-round educational farm integrating Jewish values, environmental stewardship, and hands-on learning. We led the planning and design of the 23-acre site, including production gardens, a post-harvest pavilion, greenhouse, Farm Learning Lab, orchard, animal programs, and a Jewish calendar garden. The farm now serves as a vibrant campus for campers, families, and school groups to engage with food, farming, and community in meaningful ways.

Green Arrow Fields is a 1,400-acre dynamic landscape located near Ponce de Leon, Florida. Our work entailed farm planning and design, including the development of a vision, mission, and master plan for the property's agricultural and conservation efforts. This included opportunities for annuals and perennials, animal programs, agritourism, education, and infrastructure development.

The Global Growers Network project in Conyers, GA, encompasses 22 acres designed to support diverse cultures in growing fresh food. The project serves as a central base for organic farming, events, and community gatherings. Farmer D provided visioning, goal development, program outlining, and a farm concept plan to guide the project's implementation.

Harvest Farm, located in White Street Park within Suwanee’s Old Town Historic District, is Georgia’s largest organic community garden. Featuring 76 raised beds, this farm supports the mission of "Growing a Healthier Suwanee" by offering a space for education and community engagement. The garden hosts a variety of classes and events focused on gardening, organic living, sustainability, and more.

Our work involved generating the Suwanee Community Garden Master Plan including the design and community engagement.

We collaborated with Modern Elder Academy to create an edible landscape plan that integrates sustainable farming and gardening practices into their unique space. The plan emphasizes the use of edible plants, native species, and organic techniques to create a productive, beautiful landscape that supports both local ecosystems and the community. Through careful planning and design, the edible landscape is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides fresh, seasonal produce, enhancing the site’s connection to nature and its surroundings.

Farmer D designed the regenerative farm at Fox Point Farms, located in Encinitas, California. This working farm serves as the foundation of a vibrant agrihood, incorporating sustainable farming practices, a farm-to-table model, and educational programming. Featuring diverse crops and revenue-generating opportunities, the farm provides residents with access to fresh produce while supporting a strong sense of community and environmental stewardship.

A thoughtfully designed pocket neighborhood in Atlanta preserves the rural character of a historic farm while fostering stewardship and connection to nature. Pendergrast Farms features include a 1-acre urban organic farm, 5.5 acres of woodlands with trails and a stream, a saltwater pool, a Common House, and 20 energy-efficient homes designed for well-being and sustainability.

Farmer D designed the 9-acre regenerative farm at The Grow, a 200-acre agrihood near Orlando, Florida. The farm integrates sustainable practices with community living, featuring a diverse array of crops, a robust farm-to-table model, and spaces for educational programming and events. This innovative design supports over 200 homes, offering residents access to fresh, locally grown produce and a strong connection to nature.

Providing fresh, seasonal, and sustainably grown food to guests of The Fall Line, an exclusive golf club. Rooted in regenerative practices, the farm enhances the members’ experience with vibrant, locally sourced ingredients.

Motta Family Farm Conservation Community, located in Layton, Utah honors the agricultural heritage of a family farm with a visionary blend of agriculture and community, integrating U-pick fields, food forests, community gardens, and a working farm into daily life. Featuring a farm-to-table cafe, farm store, and silvopasture, this project fosters sustainability, local food production, and a strong connection to the land.

Farmer D masterplanned and designed a regenerative farm at Pearlstone, integrating sustainable agriculture into the retreat's serene environment. The farm serves as both a resource for fresh, locally grown food and a place to connect with nature, aligning with the retreat’s focus on wellness and environmental stewardship. This farm supports Pearlstone’s mission to provide guests with a holistic, eco-conscious experience

Farmer D brought land visioning, staff and operations training, and hands-on implementation support to Natirar, a 90-acre renovated site that includes a sustainable resort, farm, and private club in New Jersey. Twelve acres of the property are dedicated to farmland, producing restaurant crops, a vineyard, and content for a seasonal cooking school. Goats and pigs add entertainment and restaurant value. The farm's future vision includes adding residences, with two farm villas and twelve estate villas designed to immerse future residents in this sustainable agricultural landscape. Farmer D's work laid a strong foundation for the property's ongoing success, with a comprehensive process that included program development, farm concept planning, and sourcing of equipment and inputs.

In collaboration with the Modern Elder Academy, we developed a regenerative farm and village framework for Baja Sage, located in the coastal town of Pescadero, Baja California Sur. Our work included a 50/50 farm conservation model, edible and native landscape design, educational gardens, and a community-supported agriculture program—integrated into a village model that honors the rhythms of the desert, ocean, and community life.

Harvest Green, Houston's first "agri-hood," features a 12-acre Village Farm owned by the community HOA and managed by Agmenity. Residents enjoy fresh produce through a Farm Club, Farmers Market, and U-Pick areas. The project includes various amenities like a greenhouse, vineyard, and educational farm, contributing to a desirable community living experience. Farmer D consulting provided the site plan concept for the project.

Honeywood is a 1,000-acre agricultural trust in Barnesville, Georgia, designed as a model for sustainable, multi-generational farming and conservation villages. Farmer D provided comprehensive services, from initial discovery and visioning to farm concept planning, staff training, and equipment sourcing. The project features a clustered housing development on 5% of the land, preserving the remainder for a diversified livestock operation, market gardens, and wildlife habitats. Key elements include a 3-acre market farm, heritage breed ranching, trails, a greenbelt, and planned additions like a cafe, farm store, and wellness lodge. Operational since 2010, Honeywood exemplifies holistic and sustainable farming practices within a community-focused development.

Set in the scenic landscape of Cumming, Iowa, the project vision includes a vibrant town center farm, community gardens, and a rural edge farm designed to foster local food production, ecological education, and community engagement. The phased development allows for a thoughtful progression, with future building and landscape designs aligned with local codes and regulations. Through carefully designed planting themes and functional spaces, the plan integrates both urban and rural elements to create a balanced and thriving agricultural community.

The Rancho Mission Viejo project seamlessly integrates residential living with agriculture and conservation. Spanning thousands of acres, it includes contemporary homes, a historic cattle ranch, expansive citrus and avocado orchards, and over 17,000 acres of conserved wildlands known as The Reserve. With amenities such as monthly farmstands, neighborhood farms, and orchards, the project fosters a deep connection to the land. Farmer D’s services supported the visioning, program planning, staff training, and development of financial projections, ensuring the successful integration of farming and community life. This ongoing project, from 2008 to the present, is a model of sustainable development blending modern living with nature.

Farmer D was the founding farmer at Serenbe, hired in 2002 to establish Serenbe Farms on 25 acres of land. Over the course of three years, Farmer D developed the farm, focusing on 3 acres of intensive vegetable production that supplied a CSA, local restaurants, and farmers markets throughout Atlanta. In the early years, he laid out the fields, amended the heavy clay soils, installed an irrigation system, and built essential infrastructure including fencing and a post-harvest structure with a cooler. Farmer D also sourced equipment, ran programs, and managed staff and apprentices.

Farmer D played a key role in shaping the farm at Southall, a 325-acre hospitality destination nestled in the rolling hills outside historic Franklin, Tennessee, just 25 miles from Nashville. Rooted in sustainability, Southall’s farm, inn, and spa create an authentic connection between guests and the land. Farmer D provided design input on key garden areas, supported the hiring process, and developed a two-year strategic plan to align the farm’s priorities with the broader vision of the project. This immersive farm experience, combined with regenerative agriculture practices, ensures Southall remains a premier model of agritourism, sustainability, and Southern hospitality.

Farmer D worked with Village Habitat Design and Dekalb County on the Village Conservation District (VCD) project, a comprehensive initiative that integrates sustainable land use, zoning, and community engagement. The project focuses on preserving the county's natural resources while fostering a vibrant, connected community. Through innovative mapping, conservation village concept diagrams, and a focus on responsible growth, Farmer D helped create a model for future sustainable development in Dekalb County. This multi-phase approach emphasizes environmental stewardship, community well-being, and long-term resilience.

Farmer D worked on a strategic plan for the town of Rico, in the Chattahoochee Hills of Georgia integrating sustainable land use, conservation, and community-driven development. Our approach focused on preserving the town’s rural character while fostering responsible growth, protecting natural resources, and enhancing local food systems. Through master planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative zoning strategies, we helped shape a vision that balances environmental stewardship with economic resilience, ensuring Rico remains a thriving, sustainable community for future generations.

Farmer D contributed to the planning and implementation of the Chattahoochee Hill Country initiative, a groundbreaking 40,000-acre conservation effort in South Fulton County. In response to concerns about conventional development, landowners partnered with the Nature Conservancy and Fulton County Planning Department to establish an overlay district focused on rural preservation, watershed protection, and sustainable growth. A key outcome was Georgia’s first Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program, which redirected development from 40,000 one-acre lots into three compact villages and hamlets, including Serenbe, the first prototype village. Farmer D played a role in technical review, master planning, and creating implementation tools that optimize the interface between village development and protected greenspace. This pioneering effort set a model for conservation-based community planning, balancing environmental stewardship with sustainable, walkable village design.