About David

 

Permaculture Land Designer, Regenerative Agriculture Educator, Astrologer

 

Nearly two decades of experience supporting farmers, homesteaders, and land stewards in restoring soil health, building resilient food systems, and regenerating landscapes.​

 

My life journey is rooted in hands-on experience and a deep reverence for Traditional Ecological Knowledge, cultivated through farming with the Kichwa in Ecuador, the Pehuenche in Chile, and the Zapotec in Mexico. My work has included teaching agroecology in Oaxaca, mentoring Mayan youth in traditional Mayan herbal medicine in the Yucatán, and teaching Regenerative Native Agriculture at Blackfeet Community College and in New Mexico.

 

I served as the Regenerative Agriculture Lead Instructor at the Center of Excellence for Regenerative Native Agriculture, a program of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. In this role, I provided technical assistance to Native and non-Native farmers and ranchers across more than 16,000 acres, co-designed culturally relevant agricultural curriculum, and co-led regional soil health workshops hosted by the Iowa Tribe, the Comanche Nation, and the Kiowa Tribe. 

 

I am a Certified Permaculture Designer (PDC PRO) through Oregon State University’s Department of Horticulture, certified by the Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA). I hold a Master of Science in Science Education from Montana State University, with a focus on the science of Native food systems, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.

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Permaculture & Regenerative Land Design Consulting

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Through my company, EarthDesign LLC, I provide regenerative and permaculture land design consultations for gardeners, homesteaders, farmers, and land stewards seeking to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and build resilient food systems.

 

My work includes:

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• Whole-land assessment, Digital 1m LiDAR Mapping

• Soil health evaluation and soil testing guidance

• Food forest and polyculture design

• Animal integration and silvopasture strategies

• Crop system planning

• Regenerative strategies to grow abundant food while improving soil health

 

Whether you steward a small backyard garden, are starting a homestead, or manage thousands of acres of farmland or ranchland, I am excited to collaborate with you in reaching your goals.

 

Selected Partnerships and Collaborations

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• Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

• Mayan communities (Yucatán, Mexico)

• Zapotec communities (Oaxaca, Mexico)

• Comanche Nation (Oklahoma)

• Kiowa Tribe (Oklahoma)

• Blackfeet Community College (Montana)

• Kichwa communities (Ecuador)

• Pehuenche communities (Chile)

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Guiding Values

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My work is guided by principles of reciprocity, regenerative agriculture, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, soil health restoration, biodiversity, and food sovereignty. I am passionate about inspiring meaningful change, promoting food sovereignty, and advancing regenerative land stewardship!

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Ready to Regenerate Your Land?

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If you are interested in regenerative land design, permaculture systems, or ecological farm planning, I would be honored to work with you.

 

Schedule a consultation to begin designing a resilient and productive landscape for your land.