“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.”

American farmer, lecturer, and author

Joel F. Salatin is an American farmer, lecturer, and author. He is known for his writing and speaking on agriculture, especially on farming methods and ideas about food production. His work has made him a prominent voice in discussions of sustainable and alternative agriculture. Through books, talks, and public commentary, he has focused on practical farming, land stewardship, and the relationship between people and the food they eat.