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Will Allen

Pioneer in the Urban Farming Movement, Author & Founder of Growing Power

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Will Allen Biography

Will Allen is an American urban farmer based in Milwaukee and a retired professional basketball player.

Allen was the first African-American to play basketball for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami. After college, Allen was selected by the Baltimore Bullets in the 4th round of the 1971 NBA draft. He never played in the NBA, but appeared in seven games with The Floridians of the ABA during the 1971–72 season. He also played professionally in Belgium.

Allen currently serves as director of Growing Power, an urban farming project in Milwaukee, with a 40-acre farm west of Milwaukee.

In 2005, Allen was awarded a Ford Foundation leadership grant on behalf of his urban farming work. In 2008, he was awarded the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" for his work on urban farming and sustainable food production.

Allen appears in the documentary film, Fresh. Fresh profiles the farmers, thinkers, and business people across the nation who are at the forefront of re-inventing food production in America. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they are changing how farms are run, how the land is cared for, and how food is distributed. Allen is also the co-author, with Charles Wilson, of the book "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People and Communities". The book was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award in the category of biography/autobiography.

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    Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities

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    Speaking fees for Will Allen, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Will Allen 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 Will Allen, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Will Allen 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 Will Allen for your next private or corporate function.

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Will Allen

Pioneer in the Urban Farming Movement, Author & Founder of Growing Power

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Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Will Allen Biography

Will Allen is an American urban farmer based in Milwaukee and a retired professional basketball player.

Allen was the first African-American to play basketball for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami. After college, Allen was selected by the Baltimore Bullets in the 4th round of the 1971 NBA draft. He never played in the NBA, but appeared in seven games with The Floridians of the ABA during the 1971–72 season. He also played professionally in Belgium.

Allen currently serves as director of Growing Power, an urban farming project in Milwaukee, with a 40-acre farm west of Milwaukee.

In 2005, Allen was awarded a Ford Foundation leadership grant on behalf of his urban farming work. In 2008, he was awarded the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" for his work on urban farming and sustainable food production.

Allen appears in the documentary film, Fresh. Fresh profiles the farmers, thinkers, and business people across the nation who are at the forefront of re-inventing food production in America. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they are changing how farms are run, how the land is cared for, and how food is distributed. Allen is also the co-author, with Charles Wilson, of the book "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People and Communities". The book was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award in the category of biography/autobiography.

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Will Allen Speaking Topics

  • The Good Food Revolution

    Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities

Will Allen Videos

  • Will Allen - Keynote Address - Common Ground Country Fair - 2016
    Will Allen - Keynote Address - Common Ground Country Fair - 2016
    Will Allen, Farmer, Founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., delivers the keynote address at the 2016 Common Ground Country Fair, the signature event...
  • Will Allen & Kate Duesterberg Keynote
    Will Allen & Kate Duesterberg Keynote
    The 34th National Pesticide Forum convened April 15th-16th, 2016. For more information on our annual conference, visit...
  • Will Allen On Urban Farming
    Will Allen On Urban Farming
    Will Allen is co-founder and director of Growing Power, Inc., an organization that is transforming the production and delivery of healthy foods to...
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Will Allen Books

The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities
The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities

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  • How much does it cost to book Will Allen?

    Speaking fees for Will Allen, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Will Allen 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 Will Allen, 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 Will Allen?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Will Allen 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 Will Allen 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 Will Allen or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Will Allen 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.

Will Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Good Food Revolution. The estimated speaking fee range to book Will Allen for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Will Allen generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Frey, Alice Waters, Gary Hirshberg, Kate Kavanaugh and Jasmine Crowe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Will Allen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Will Allen Speaking Topics

  • The Good Food Revolution

    Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities

Will Allen Speaker Videos

  • Will Allen - Keynote Address - Common Ground Country Fair - 2016
    Will Allen - Keynote Address - Common Ground Country Fair - 2016
    Will Allen, Farmer, Founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., delivers the keynote address at the 2016 Common Ground Country Fair, the signature event of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners...
    Will Allen & Kate Duesterberg Keynote
    Will Allen & Kate Duesterberg Keynote
    The 34th National Pesticide Forum convened April 15th-16th, 2016. For more information on our annual conference, visit www.beyondpesticides.org/forum. The speakers in this video include: Will...
  • Will Allen On Urban Farming
    Will Allen On Urban Farming
    Will Allen is co-founder and director of Growing Power, Inc., an organization that is transforming the production and delivery of healthy foods to underserved, urban populations. Growing Power...
    Urban Farmer Starting His Own Revolution
    Urban Farmer Starting His Own Revolution
    Will Allen has been a professional athlete and worked in corporate America. Still, he says, being a farmer is the biggest and most rewarding path he could have chosen. Will is the founder of Growing...
  • Will Allen Keynote Urban and Small Farm Conference, Growing ...
    Will Allen Keynote Urban and Small Farm Conference, Growing ...
    Sep 14, 2012 ... Will Allen has received several SARE grants for his work at Growing Power. The 2012 Growing Power Urban and Small Farm Conference was ...
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