Martha Boneta is an American policy advisor, commentator, and farmer who is known for her role in the passage of a landmark right-to-farm law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.[1] She was featured in the 2015 documentary film Farming in Fear.
Martha Boneta | |
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| Alma mater | George Mason School of Law |
| Occupation(s) | Policy advisor, commentator, farmer |
| Known for | Boneta Act (2014) in Virginia Code § 15.2-22886 and § 3.2-6400 |
| Notable work | Farming in Fear (2015 film) |
Education
editBoneta earned a Juris Doctor degree from George Mason School of Law.[citation needed]
Career
editIn 2006, Boneta purchased a 65-acre property in Paris, Virginia called Liberty Farm.[2]
Boneta was featured in the 2015 documentary Farming in Fear. The film documented her farming and advocacy which resulted in numerous television appearances for Boneta.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Landmark Agriculture Bill Now Law in Virginia". The Roanoke Star. 2 July 2014.
- ^ "Stonewall Jackson Slept Here. Are You Absolutely Sure?". Newsweek.
- ^ "Farmer says she's being harassed by environmental group". Fox News. 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Virginia Farming - Martha Boneta & Protecting Small Farmers". PBS. 20 February 2015.
- ^ "How Trump's new trade deal may benefit US farmers". Fox News. 1 October 2018.