Michael Ableman | Michael Ableman
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Description: Michael Ableman is a farmer, author, photographer and urban and local food systems advocate.
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Michael Ableman is a farmer, author, photographer and urban and local food systems advocate. Michael has been farming organically since the early 1970′s and is considered one of the pioneers of the organic farming and urban agriculture movements. He is a frequent lecturer to audiences all over the world, and the winner of numerous awards for his work. Ableman is the author of four trade published books: From the Good Earth: A celebration of growing food around the world; On Good Land: The autobiography of a
“Michael Ableman is one of a handful of inspiring visionaries on the planet who are redefining our future food systems.” – Patrick Holden, founding director, Sustainable Food Trust
“Ableman is a gracious rebel who knows that industrialized farming wrings the life out of both soil and communities. His joy in stewardship and in people celebrates a psychic sustainability that won’t appear on spreadsheets.” – Sierra Magazine
Michael Ableman | Michael Ableman
About us | Milkwood: permaculture courses, skills + stories