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Quote by Joel Salatin

“Farms and food production should be, I submit, at least as important as who pierced their navel in Hollywood this week. Please tell me I'm not the only one who believes this. Please. As a culture, we think we're well educated, but I'm not sure that what we've learned necessarily helps us survive.”

Quote by Joel Salatin

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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. more

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