Gus Schumacher: a tribute from Sustain
All of us at Sustain are sorry to have received news of the death Gus Schumacher, an inspirational food campaigner from the US.
Among many other things, he was a great advocate of farmers’ markets and social food schemes designed to connect farmers to affordable local markets, supplying local and sustainable fresh food – especially fruit and vegetables – to the people who need it most.
'It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Gus Schumacher passed unexpectedly of a heart attack last night. The good food movement, the agricultural sector, and the world at large has lost one of the most magnificent advocates ever known. Gus leaves an immeasurable legacy: his vision and work improved the lives of untold numbers of farmers and farms of all sizes, and eaters of all incomes. The world is a far better place because of him.' Read more about Gus's life and work here.
Published Friday 29 September 2017
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