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Quote by Joel Salatin

“If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing poorly first.”

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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