Restoring the relationship between people, food, and nature.
Farmer D & Co. is an advisory, planning, and design practice grounded in stewardship. 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.
Farmer D & Co. network
Farmer D & Co. is led by Daron “Farmer D” Joffe and supported by a trusted network of collaborators, advisors, designers, planners, farmers, and operators. We assemble the right team for each project based on the land, vision, location, scope, and expertise required.
Greg Ramsey
Village Planning & conservation development
Greg Ramsey is a village planner and conservation community designer who has collaborated with Farmer D for over twenty years. He has helped plan, design, and develop agrivillages and conservation communities for master-planned communities, conservation-oriented developers, heritage lands, foundations, and intentional communities. Greg brings deep experience integrating farms, natural habitats, hamlets, and villages into enduring land-based communities.
Scott Peeples
business strategy and operations
Scott brings expertise in finance, operations, stakeholder alignment, and organizational strategy. He helps Farmer D & Co. projects move from inspiring ideas toward practical, resilient operating models by supporting business planning, financial strategy, systems development, and implementation pathways.
Alli Wilson
ecological design & lanscape architecture
Alli’s background in landscape architecture and architecture is rooted in a lifelong appreciation for outdoor living, food, and community. Her work combines ecological design, placemaking, and food systems thinking to create healthy outdoor spaces that foster connection, support local food access, and strengthen the relationship between people and place.
Stephanie Bernstein
creative direction & Communications
Stephanie leads marketing and communications for Farmer D & Co., helping shape how the company shares its work and connects with clients, partners, and communities. An entrepreneur, longtime yoga teacher, and wellness practitioner, she brings deep experience in mission-driven brands and a strong interest in the connection between healthy land, healthy communities, and personal well-being.
Reese Baker
Farm implementation & management
Reese has built his career as a farmer, educator, landscape designer, and builder across Northern California, Vermont, and Florida. His background in commercial organic farming, land management, and community building brings practical, place-based experience to Farmer D & Co. projects. He has been a trusted collaborator of Farmer D & Co. for over a decade.
Dillon Joffe
Business Development & project coordination
Dillon works across strategy, business development, and project coordination at Farmer D & Co., helping move projects from early vision toward practical execution. With a graduate degree in Sustainable Development, he is especially drawn to work at the intersection of real estate, agriculture, community, and long-term land stewardship.
Eric Fenster
Hospitality, food & placemaking
Eric Fenster is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in the design and activation of community-driven, sustainable spaces. With a background in hospitality and placemaking, he led the creation of projects ranging from award-winning restaurants and event centers to regenerative farms and mixed-use developments. As co-founder of Gather Restaurant and Dovetail Events, Eric built ventures rooted in local sourcing and civic engagement. Across all projects, Eric blends concept development and strategic planning with a deep focus on place, ecology, and community impact.
Zach Wolf
REgenerative ag & Animal husbandry
Zach formerly managed Caney Fork Farms (CFF) in Carthage, TN. With his team, he helps steward and study over 800 acres of diversified farmland. CFF holds multiple certifications, including with ROP. The farm raises grass-fed cattle and sheep, pastured pork, organic vegetables, hay, row crops and chestnuts.
The collaborators highlighted here represent part of a broader Farmer D & Co. network cultivated over decades of work in farming, design, development, and stewardship.
This relationship-based approach allows us to shape the right team for each project.