Teaching self-sufficiency while strengthening community bonds through farming.

In This Podcast: Farmer Karl, with 33 years of corporate experience, transitioned to farming to uplift communities by founding Eden Streets in 2020. He worked with women facing homelessness in Salt Lake City and now runs Grow Ogden Farm in Utah, integrating job training and social missions for vulnerable individuals. His initiative connects people with agriculture, fostering self-sufficiency and reducing homelessness. Additionally, through his Declaration of Common Ground, Karl aspires to unite global community-based farming efforts to address societal challenges.

Our Guest: The “Mister Rogers” of farming, “Farmer Karl” is a compassionate leader who is dedicated to lifting lives by connecting individuals with plants, the soil, and others on the farm. With 33 years of international business experience as a consultant, teacher, and mentor, Farmer Karl’s specialty is his ability to collaborate, educate, and support community leaders committed to establishing farms that empower people to rebuild their lives.

Since founding Eden Streets in 2020, Farmer Karl has worked on the Green Phoenix Farm in downtown Salt Lake City with women facing homelessness to enable them to find stable jobs and housing. He continues to gather and develop the know-how, team, and network to initiate and establish farms with social missions around the world.

Farmer Karl's Book Recommendation: Growing a Garden City by Jeremy N. Smith

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