Willie Allen

Farmer, Organization founder

1949 –

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Who is Willie Allen?

6ft 7″ former professional basketball player Will Allen is now one of the most influential leaders of the food security urban farming movement. His farm and not-for-profit, Growing Power, have trained and inspired people in every corner of the US to start growing food sustainably. This man and his organization go beyond growing food. They provide a platform for people to share knowledge and form relationships in order to develop alternatives to the industrial food system.

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Born
Feb 8, 1949
Rockville
Also known as
  • Will Allen
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Miami
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Employment
  • Growing Power
Lived in
  • Milwaukee

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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