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“If kids grow kale, kids eat kale. If they grow tomatoes, they eat tomatoes. But when none of this is presented to them, if they're not shown how food affects the mind and the body, they blindly eat whatever you put in front of them.”

Quote by Ron Finley

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Ron Finley

Ron Finley is a social activist and gardener known for promoting community gardens and healthy eating in Los Angeles. He is committed to improving the health of urban communities by growing and promoting local food to combat the prevalence of unhealthy food options. more

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