Restoring the relationship between people, food, and nature.
COASTAL ROOTS
Farmer D & Co. is a stewardship-led advisory, planning, and design practice. We partner with landowners, developers, and organizations to bring land-based projects to life.
Founded by Daron “Farmer D” Joffe – a leading expert in agrihoods and regenerative land-based communities – we bring decades of experience across farming, operations, and development.
Our multidisciplinary team works at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, community-centered design, and land stewardship to create healthier, more connected ways of living.
Regenerative Agriculture
Restoring soil health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience
Community-Centered Design
Planning and creating spaces that connect people to food, land, and each other
Land Stewardship
Balancing conservation with responsible, long-term development
As the industry’s leading practice, we bring the expertise, perspective, network, and practices to guide our clients through complex decisions, unlocking the full potential of their land.
Meet Daron "Farmer D" Joffe
Founder and Principal
Daron “Farmer D” Joffe believes communities thrive when they’re designed, built, and stewarded in alignment with the land. A farmer, designer, educator, and author, Daron is widely regarded as a leading expert in agrihoods and regenerative land-based communities. He is the visionary behind some of the country’s most iconic farm-centered developments, committed to building healthy communities with a strong sense of purpose.
Our Core Team
Lindsay Gucker
Project Management & Landscape Design
Lindsay has designed and built ecological landscapes, specializing in sustainable food production systems and climate resiliency. Her passion within the field of landscape architecture is centered on designing landscapes that celebrate our connection to nature and improve quality of life for present communities and future generations. Her focus on regenerative food systems stems from years of hands-on experience working on organic vegetable farms prior to entering the design profession.
Scott Peeples
Finance & Operations
Scott is an exited entrepreneur specializing in stakeholder integration and organizational development. His last company, Peerfit, was acquired by Peloton and FitOn. He is also the cofounder of the Stakeholder Score, an open-sourced 360 assessment of stakeholder network health. He consults on projects to develop an integrated business strategy and operating systems that connect them with their broader community to expand opportunities and increase resiliency. He is also our expert on digital systems, finance, & marketing.
Alli Wilson
Landscape Architect
Growing up with a combination of frequent, long camping trips and visiting her grandpa’s homestead fostered an appreciation for outdoor life. Since then Alli has found landscape architecture, and design in general, to be a great way to promote healthy outdoor living and foster social engagement. Her grad school thesis on growing food within urban food deserts taught Alli the importance of combining design and food; giving everyone the opportunity to have access to fresh, local produce.
Greg Ramsey
Village Planner
Greg Ramsey is a village and conservation community designer and planner that has been collaborating with Farmer D for twenty years. He has helped plan, design, and develop Agrivillages as Conservation Communities for master planned communities, conservation oriented developers, heritage and foundation lands, and intentional communities. While working with Farmer D, Greg brings his planning experience by integrating farms and natural habitats into the development of hamlets and villages and intentional communities.
Stephanie Bernstein
Marketing & Communications
Stephanie leads marketing and communications at Farmer D Consulting, shaping how the company shares its work and connects with partners, clients, and communities. She brings an entrepreneurial background in building mission-driven brands, helping translate Farmer D’s vision for regenerative agriculture and land-connected living into clear messaging, partnerships, and opportunities for growth. Prior to joining Farmer D, Stephanie founded To-Go Ware, an early pioneer in reusable foodware that helped introduce sustainable dining products to national retailers. She is also a long-time yoga teacher and wellness practitioner, with a deep interest in the connections between healthy land, healthy communities, and personal well-being.
Reese Baker
Farm Management & Implementation
Reese has built his career as a farmer, an educator, and a landscape designer and builder in Northern California, Vermont and Florida. With his varied background of commercial organic farming, land management and community building, he brings valuable experience to our projects. Reese is dedicated to the microorganisms that play their role to the larger movements of cultural & agricultural regeneration, reversing global climate change and home grown food!
Andy Friedberg
Farming Specialist
Andy loves to connect with nature and community through farming and food. With over 15 years of farming on large and small scale vegetable operations, he specializes in small scale conservation and production practices that build soil, improve habitat, and bolster intensive vegetable production. Andy delights in setting up farmers and small scale farms for success through thoughtful design and planning.
Dillon Joffe
Business Development
Dillon works across strategy and development at Farmer D, supporting projects from early vision through execution. He collaborates closely with developers and internal teams to keep agrihood projects aligned and rooted in Farmer D’s mission, translating big ideas into practical, buildable outcomes. With a graduate degree in Sustainable Development, he is especially drawn to projects at the intersection of real estate and agriculture. His work spans project coordination, business development, and the design and programming of flexible spaces, with a focus on creating environments that foster community, wellness, and long-term land stewardship.
In addition to our core team, we draw on our long-standing network of planners, designers, agricultural specialists, and technical consultants to bring the right people to the table.
This ensures the right expertise for each project.