Will Allen, November 20




The Seattle Public Library - Programs & Events show

Summary: Will Allen shared his thoughts on how communities, families and even children can take part in the growing food revolution to provide good food for all. Allen also discusses his autobiography, "The Good Food Revolution," a Goodreads Choice finalist for best food book of the year, and the just released children's biography, "Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table." Allen is the founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His farm & educational center are considered the country's preeminent urban farm, and it yields enough produce and fish to feed thousands. Allen is widely considered a leading authority in the expanding field of urban agriculture. In 2010, TIME magazine named Will to its annual list of The 100 Most Influential People in the World.