Dan Fillius's guest appearances

Dan Fillius

Greenhorns Radio

Citizen Farmers

Ann Larkin Hansen

Jason Bradford

Chip Conley

Joel Salatin

Sandor Katz

Andy Schwartz

Wes Jones

Eric Hoffman

Rachel Budde

James Graves

Steve Nygren

Sonoko Sakai

Darina Allen

Stacey Murphy

Josh Volk

OwlTail

In this episode, Farmer D and Dan Fillius discuss the many aspects of creating, activating and sustaining a farm in the middle of a community. Dan and Farmer D worked together to start Middlebrook Farms in Cumming, Iowa. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with starting a farm, growing the enterprise, practicing food safety and engaging community.   Join Our Community!Show Notes:Middlebrook FarmFood Safety Modernization ActIowa State University Extension &amp; OutreachAdditional Resources:Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers BookCredits:Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben BernsteinAudio Editing by Sarah MilliganMusic by Ben BernsteinAbout Farmer D:Farmer D is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.About Dan Fillius:Dan Fillius grows 4 acres of organic vegetables at Middlebrook Farm and helps Iowa's produce growers comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act through work with Iowa State University Extension &amp; Outreach. He has been an organic vegetable farmer for 13 years, including stints managing the Michigan State university Student Organic Farm and 140 acres of vegetables at Featherstone Farm. His favorite vegetable to grow is winter squash, and he enjoys biking with family and birding in his spare time. Support the show

In this episode, Farmer D and Dan Fillius discuss the many aspects of creating, activating and sustaining a farm in the middle of a community. Dan and Farmer D worked together to start Middlebrook Farms in Cumming, Iowa. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with starting a farm, growing the enterprise, practicing food safety and engaging community.    <a href="https://www.citizenfarmers.com/podcast/#podcast-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Our Community!</a> Show Notes: <a href="https://middlebrookfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Middlebrook Farm</a> <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Safety Modernization Act</a> <a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iowa State University Extension &amp; Outreach</a> Additional Resources:<a href="https://www.citizenfarmers.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizen Farmers Resources</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Farmers-Biodynamic-Thriving-Communities/dp/1617691011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizen Farmers Book</a>Credits: Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and <a href="https://www.benbernsteinaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Bernstein</a> Audio Editing by Sarah Milligan Music by <a href="https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Bernstein</a> About Farmer D: <a href="https://farmerd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farmer D </a>is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator. He is the author of the acclaimed book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Farmers-Biodynamic-Thriving-Communities/dp/1617691011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" </a>and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country. Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.About <a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/dan-fillius" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Fillius</a>: Dan Fillius grows 4 acres of organic vegetables at Middlebrook Farm and helps Iowa's produce growers comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act through work with Iowa State University Extension &amp; Outreach. He has been an organic vegetable farmer for 13 years, including stints managing the Michigan State university Student Organic Farm and 140 acres of vegetables at Featherstone Farm. His favorite vegetable to grow is winter squash, and he enjoys biking with family and birding in his spare time. <a href="https://www.citizenfarmers.com/podcast/#podcast-subscribe" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Activating Community Through Farming With Dan Fillius

After five years as an outdoor educator Dan Fillius changed careers to organic farming. He is glad he shifted, and experiences a deeper connection to the cycles of nature because of it. Dan has been the Production Manager at the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm since December 2009. Before that he farmed in Wisconsin and New York, with stints on farms in California and Pennsylvania. Dan was also a student in the Farmer Training Program at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in East Troy, WI. Originally Dan is from San Diego, CA, but with family from both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, he is enjoying getting back to his roots in MI. Today’s episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop.  “Out of all of the states, Michigan is second only to California in the number of crops grown in the state.” “We’re preparing our students to be farmers right out of the gate.” — Dan Fillius on Greenhorn Radio

After five years as an outdoor educator Dan Fillius changed careers to organic farming. He is glad he shifted, and experiences a deeper connection to the cycles of nature because of it. Dan has been the Production Manager at the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm since December 2009. Before that he farmed in Wisconsin and New York, with stints on farms in California and Pennsylvania. Dan was also a student in the Farmer Training Program at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in East Troy, WI. Originally Dan is from San Diego, CA, but with family from both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, he is enjoying getting back to his roots in MI. Today’s episode has been brought to you by <a href="http://www.heritagemeatshop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Heritage Meat Shop</a>. <h2>“Out of all of the states, Michigan is second only to California in the number of crops grown in the state.”</h2> “We’re preparing our students to be farmers right out of the gate.” — Dan Fillius on Greenhorn Radio

Episode 117: Dan Fillius