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Joel Salatin is an American farmer known for his sustainable agricultural practices and advocacy for organic farming. Born on February 24, 1957, he runs Polyface Farm, a multifunctional agricultural enterprise in Virginia that is renowned for its self-sufficient and eco-friendly production of meats, dairy products, and eggs.

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“'Organic' doesn't mean what people think it means.”

People Thinking Mean

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“My advice to anyone who wants to join in on farming is diversify. Nature is diversified, and I know you'll always have a core thing that you'll really like, but hang stuff around the edges of it. It will make your place more interesting for people to come to, and it's a lot easier to sell something else to an existing customer.”

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“How much evil throughout history could have been avoided had people exercised their moral acuity with convictional courage and said to the powers that be, 'No, I will not. This is wrong, and I don't care if you fire me, shoot me, pass me over for promotion, or call my mother, I will not participate in this unsavory activity.' Wouldn't world history be rewritten if just a few people had actually acted like individual free agents rather than mindless lemmings?”

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“That many if not most people...who want fresh leafy greens in January buy them at the supermarket after they've been bleached and plastic-bag shipped from California or beyond is not a tribute to modern technology; it's an unprecedented abdication of personal responsibility and a ubiquitous benchmark of abnormality.”

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“How many of us lobby for green energy or protected lands, but don't engage with the local bounty to lay by for tomorrow's unseasonal reality? That we tend to not even think about this as a foundation for solutions in our food systems shows how quickly we want other people to solve these issues.”

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“Don't you find it odd that people will put more work into choosing their mechanic or house contractor than they will into choosing the person who grows their food?”

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“Don’t complain about being unable to afford high-quality local food when your grocery cart is full of beer, cigarettes, and People magazine.”

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About the Author

Born: February 24, 1957
Known for: American farmer
Quotes: 91

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Books & Sources

The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God's CreationRelated source material

Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better WorldRelated source material

Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family FarmRelated source material

Letters to a Young Farmer: On Food, Farming, and Our FutureRelated source material

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