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Barefoot Back-to-the-Lander Awarded for Contributions to Organic
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by Jennifer McBride
George Siemon helped create organic standards. He is a true leader and pioneer. He was a back-to-the-lander that brought organic practices back to the land. He spent years rallying farmers and now he is headed to D.C. to accept a much-deserved award.
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