Benjamin Fahrer is a veteran farmer, ecological designer, and founder of Top Leaf Farms, bringing 27 years of experience in agricultural design, permaculture, and urban farming systems. A certified California Landscape Contractor (C-27), registered Permaculture Teacher (TAGARI), and former Slow Food Terra Madre US Delegate, Benjamin has been named a Top 20 Leader in Food and Agriculture by Acres USA. He has designed and built over 75,000 sq. ft. of rooftop farming systems across California, including the 5th largest rooftop farm in the United States (41,000 sq. ft.). As a Certified Consultant with the Market Gardener Institute, Benjamin helps growers design holistic farm layouts.