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Ron Finley

Grower of a Nourishing Food Culture in South Central L.A.’s Food Desert

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Ron Finley Biography

Ron Finley is a man who will not sit still and watch a problem take root. Having grown up in the South Los Angeles food desert, Ron is familiar with the area’s lack of fresh produce. He knew what it’s like to drive 45 minutes just to get a fresh tomato.In 2010, he set out to fix the problem. Outside his front door, that is. Ron planted vegetables in the curbside dirt strip next to his home. And quietly, carefully, tenderly started a revolution.

“I wanted a carrot without toxic ingredients I didn’t know how to spell,” says Ron.

His was an exceptionally creative, cost-effective and simple solution; however, it was also an act of spirited rebellion that led to a run-in with the authorities. The City of Los Angeles owns the “parkways,” the neglected dirt areas next to roads where Ron was planting. He was cited for gardening without a permit. This slap on the wrist did little to dissuade his green thumb. So Ron fought back. Hard. He started a petition with fellow green activists, demanding the right to garden and grow food in his neighborhood – and then, the city backed off. This caught the eyes of creative leaders and media voices that lauded his courageous act of ebullient defiance. Ron has continued to share his story and vision with the world, giving a TED talk and planning many exciting ways to continue his involvement in mitigating Los Angeles food deserts.

His dreams have been reshaped into a thriving garden of pumpkins, peppers, sunflowers, kale and corn. But more than being a guerilla gardener, Ron is a community leader. Determined to change South Los Angeles from food desert to food forest, he wants his actions to be educational, inspiring, and nutritious. He wants kids to grow up with the option of healthy food, instead of fried, fattening staples. He wants to sweep up and transform his street, his hood, the city of LA and communities everywhere.

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    Speaking fees for Ron Finley, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ron Finley charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ron Finley, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Ron Finley?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ron Finley for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ron Finley for your next private or corporate function.

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Ron Finley

Grower of a Nourishing Food Culture in South Central L.A.’s Food Desert

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Live Event: $50,000 - $100,000
Virtual Event: $50,000 - $100,000
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Activism, Architecture, Art, Business, Culture, Earth Day, Empowerment, Environment, Environmental Policy, Fashion, Green and Sustainability, Innovation, Lifestyle, Personal Growth, TED, Virtual Speakers

Ron Finley Biography

Ron Finley is a man who will not sit still and watch a problem take root. Having grown up in the South Los Angeles food desert, Ron is familiar with the area’s lack of fresh produce. He knew what it’s like to drive 45 minutes just to get a fresh tomato.In 2010, he set out to fix the problem. Outside his front door, that is. Ron planted vegetables in the curbside dirt strip next to his home. And quietly, carefully, tenderly started a revolution.

“I wanted a carrot without toxic ingredients I didn’t know how to spell,” says Ron.

His was an exceptionally creative, cost-effective and simple solution; however, it was also an act of spirited rebellion that led to a run-in with the authorities. The City of Los Angeles owns the “parkways,” the neglected dirt areas next to roads where Ron was planting. He was cited for gardening without a permit. This slap on the wrist did little to dissuade his green thumb. So Ron fought back. Hard. He started a petition with fellow green activists, demanding the right to garden and grow food in his neighborhood – and then, the city backed off. This caught the eyes of creative leaders and media voices that lauded his courageous act of ebullient defiance. Ron has continued to share his story and vision with the world, giving a TED talk and planning many exciting ways to continue his involvement in mitigating Los Angeles food deserts.

His dreams have been reshaped into a thriving garden of pumpkins, peppers, sunflowers, kale and corn. But more than being a guerilla gardener, Ron is a community leader. Determined to change South Los Angeles from food desert to food forest, he wants his actions to be educational, inspiring, and nutritious. He wants kids to grow up with the option of healthy food, instead of fried, fattening staples. He wants to sweep up and transform his street, his hood, the city of LA and communities everywhere.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Ron Finley and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Ron Finley Speaking Topics

  • children

    people schools countries education work america folk united state

  • food

    energy system change fuel audience grain cheap health care

Ron Finley Videos

  • Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
    Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
    Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for...
  • Ron Finley at MAD4: Save Your Food Save Your Life - YouTube
    Ron Finley at MAD4: "Save Your Food Save Your Life" - YouTube
  • Joe Rogan Experience #587 - Ron Finley - YouTube
    Joe Rogan Experience #587 - Ron Finley - YouTube
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  • How to book Ron Finley?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ron Finley for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Ron Finley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Ron Finley or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Ron Finley?

    Speaking fees for Ron Finley, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ron Finley charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ron Finley, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Ron Finley?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ron Finley for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ron Finley for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ron Finley or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ron Finley or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as children and food. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Finley for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Ron Finley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Shellenberger, Tristram Stuart, Rick Ridgeway, Jonathan Trent and Alexandra Cousteau. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Finley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Ron Finley Speaking Topics

  • children

    people schools countries education work america folk united state

  • food

    energy system change fuel audience grain cheap health care

Ron Finley Speaker Videos

  • Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
    Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
    Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a...
    Ron Finley at MAD4: "Save Your Food Save Your Life" - YouTube
    Ron Finley at MAD4: Save Your Food Save Your Life - YouTube
  • Joe Rogan Experience #587 - Ron Finley - YouTube
    Joe Rogan Experience #587 - Ron Finley - YouTube
    A guerilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley - YouTube
    A guerilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley - YouTube
  • Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013
    Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013
    Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013 - Clip
    Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013 - Clip
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