On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Berning. David runs the Cardiff Tiny Farm, located in his hometown in Encinitas, CA.

In this conversation, we explore the concept of being in a reciprocal relationship with a piece of land, and the mindset shifts that help us avoid exploiting land for profit. We talk about the importance of community building as an investment into our future and the future of the planet. We also discuss his new company, RootSeller, which is an online platform that helps users easily discover local food in their community.

Tune in to learn more about:

The story of how David went from serving as a volunteer at the Tiny Farm to taking on a lead role
Navigating the complexities of growing a community farm
Being of service in the context of farming, and how to stay true to that mission
Learning the language of a piece of land, and what it means to listen
Finding the balance between idealism and practicalities
Food as a way to bring people back to what matters
Leveraging farm events as a latent income stream

Resources Mentioned:

Download the RootSeller App: https://www.rootseller.app/
Regenerative Business Education w/ Carol Sanford: https://carolsanfordinstitute.com/

Connect with David:

Follow David on Instagram: @project_sabi
Follow Cardiff Tiny Farm on Instagram: @1000tinyfarms
Follow RootSeller App on Instagram: @rootsellerapp