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Jim Gale, the founder of Food Forest Abundance, discussed the unsustainable use of Earth’s resources as the inspiration for their mission to promote sustainable food forests and achieve global food security. Jim Gale also shared the challenges of censorship due to their solutions challenging patented systems and emphasized an open-source approach for entrepreneurs. Alysse Asaro noted that her agency specializes in navigating these censorship issues.
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Food Forest Abundance Mission Jim Gale, founder of Food Forest Abundance, discussed the unsustainable use of Earth’s resources that inspired their work. Jim Gale explained that they started Food Forest Abundance to address global unsustainability, driven by a concern for the future of their daughters and grandchildren. Their aim is to catalyze a global shift in awareness for the mass adoption of wise resource utilization, ensuring food security for all.
Overcoming Challenges and Censorship Jim Gale shared that initially, they faced challenges in convincing people to adopt food forests due to preconceived notions. They explained that their efforts to promote food forests have been significantly censored on various platforms because their solutions challenge patented, for-profit systems that rely on chemicals and poisons. Alysse Asaro noted that their agency specializes in navigating these censorship issues by understanding platform algorithms and employing specific communication strategies to convey messages while avoiding restrictions.
Joy and Advice for Entrepreneurs Jim Gale expressed the joy they find in growing, eating, and sharing food from their food forest with family and friends. When asked for advice for entrepreneurs, Jim Gale emphasized focusing on service, transparency, and the core mission rather than on protection mechanisms like patents or NDAs. Jim Gale advocates for an open-source approach, sharing all their work widely to foster global change.