Kiss the Ground w/ Ryland Engelhart
When Activism Pays Off With Will Allen
May 7, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
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One organic farmer helped make Vermont the first US state to require GMO labeling.
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In this episode
- How decades of organic farming shaped a life of effective advocacy
- What it actually took to pass the first state GMO labeling law in the US
- Why persistence in activism can produce real, lasting policy change
- The connection between farming with integrity and fighting for food transparency
About this episode
Hey everyone, welcome back to Kiss the Ground. I’m am beyond excited for today’s episode. Our guest is Will Allen. Will began farming organically in the Santa Barbara area in 1968 and was one of the first-ever organic farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.All of his stories are so impressive, it’s almost hard to believe one man could accomplish all he has in one lifetime. From his time in the Marine Corps to his devotion to farming the right way, Will’s character is overwhelmingly inspiring.
In 2000, he took over the management of Cedar Circle Farm in East Thetford, Vermont. While in Vermont, Will fought for the labeling of all GMO products. And in 2014, his tenacious activism paid off as Vermont became the first state in the US to pass a GMO labeling law.
This is one of the best conversations I’ve had and I’m so proud to present it to our audience today. Please enjoy my conversation with Will Allen.
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About Kiss the Ground w/ Ryland Engelhart
The essence of the work of Kiss the Ground is this deep reverence for life. A conversation about ecology, soil, trees, and all the layers of the biology and living things that contribute to our existence. Interconnection and love of the world. Hosted by Ryland Engelhart www.kisstheground.com
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