Ron Finley
Keynote Speaker: Grower of a Nourishing Food Culture in South Central L.A.’s Food Desert
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Ron Finley Biography
Ron Finley is not one to idly observe problems taking root. Raised in the food desert of South Los Angeles, Finley intimately understands the struggle for fresh produce, recalling journeys of 45 minutes just for a single tomato. In 2010, he resolved to tackle this issue, right outside his doorstep. Finley embarked on a mission to transform the neglected curbside dirt strip adjacent to his home into a vibrant vegetable garden, igniting a quiet yet profound revolution.
Driven by a desire for wholesome, untainted produce, Finley's initiative was both ingenious and defiant. However, his actions soon clashed with municipal regulations when the City of Los Angeles cited him for gardening without a permit on the public "parkways." Undeterred, Finley mobilized support, rallying fellow activists and launching a petition to challenge the status quo. His spirited resistance paid off as the city relented, granting him the right to cultivate his urban oasis.
Today, Finley's dreams have blossomed into a flourishing garden teeming with pumpkins, peppers, sunflowers, kale, and corn. Yet, beyond his role as a guerrilla gardener, Finley embodies the essence of community leadership. Committed to reshaping South Los Angeles into a verdant food forest, he strives to make his actions both educational and inspirational, providing access to nutritious options for future generations. With unwavering determination, Finley endeavors to sweep away the specter of food insecurity, not just from his street or neighborhood, but from the entire city of Los Angeles and beyond.
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Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Home & Decor, TED, Architecture, Empowerment, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism and Innovation.
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Ron Finley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Home & Decor, TED and Architecture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Finley for virtual events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for live event fees. 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 William McDonough, Ed Begley Jr. and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Finley for an upcoming event.
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Global Earth Day Gratitude Celebration April 22, 2016 Give Thanks ...
Known as the Gangsta Gardener, Ron Finley is one of LA's most widely known ... Founder of the Ron Finley Project, his mission is to transform the culture in ...
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Da FUNction Event to Celebrate the Urban Gardening Movement ...
Da FUNction is the brainchild of renowned urban gardener Ron Finley, one of LA's most widely known artivists and a forerunner in the healthy food movement.
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Guerrilla Gardener and TED Sensation Ron Finley Discusses ...
Ron Finley has been called a renegade gardener, a gangster gardener and an eco-lutionary. His TED talk about turning South Central L.A,'s vacant lots into ...
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Ron Finley, "Gangster Gardener" Delivers TED Lecture On ...
Ron Finley is a successful clothing designer and artist from Los Angeles whose life got a little dirtier when he realized something strange about his ...
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Urban Gardening - An Appleseed With Attitude - NYTimes.com
Ron Finley was home by the pool recently when his thoughts once again turned to dirt. “People need to realize how powerful the transformation of soil can be,” ...
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How do I book Ron Finley to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ron Finley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Ron Finley or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ron Finley for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ron Finley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ron Finley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ron Finley speak about?
Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Home & Decor, TED, Architecture, Empowerment, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism and Innovation. -
Where does Ron Finley travel from?
Ron Finley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ron Finley?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ron Finley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, 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 speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ron Finley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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