Will Bonsall

**Biography of Will Bonsall:**
– Born in Waterville, Maine in 1949
– Graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1971
– Moved to San Francisco and hiked across the U.S. and Mexico
– Founded Khadighar Farm in Industry, Maine on 85 acres
– Self-published a science fiction novel in 2010

**Will Bonsall’s Gardening and Farming Practices:**
– Published “Will Bonsall’s Essential Guide” by Chelsea Green in 2015
– Focuses on radical, self-reliant gardening techniques
– Emphasizes minimal fossil fuel and animal inputs for growing food
– Innovative techniques for vegetables, grains, and perennial crops
– Promotes sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices

**Seed Saving and Diversity Initiatives by Will Bonsall:**
– Founded the Scatterseed Project in 1981
– Helped found Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1990s
– Founded the Grassroots Seed Network in 2014
– Featured in the documentary ‘SEED: The Untold Story’ in 2016
– Advocates for saving seeds and heirloom crops

**Veganic Farming Advocacy by Will Bonsall:**
– Vegan and advocates for veganic farming
– Criticizes the use of animal products in agriculture
– One of the few veganic farms in the U.S.
– Emphasizes the importance of animal-free farming practices
– Shares vegan recipes and farming methods on various platforms

**Will Bonsall’s Publications and Public Engagements:**
– Authored books like ‘Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening’
– Participated in events like film screenings and seed library initiatives
– Addresses topics like seed saving, vegan farming, and sustainable agriculture in his works
– Engages in discussions about veganism and plant-based agriculture
– Notable mentions in publications and reviews about his farming practices and beliefs