“In my perfect world, no food laws would exist. None whatsoever. Let’s go back to basics. Demanding government intervention assumes that people do not respond to the market place. In a free market—and make no mistake, the U.S. has not had a free market for more than a century, and arguably never (remember the Whiskey Rebellion)—consenting buyers take responsibility for what they purchase. When buyers accept responsibility, they take great interest in educating themselves about the products.”
Joel Salatin is a pioneering farmer, author, and speaker known for his bold advocacy of sustainable, decentralized agriculture. As the driving force behind Polyface Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Salatin has become a national voice for regenerative land practices, local food systems, and individual autonomy. He blends practical innovation with outspoken critiques of industrial farming and government overreach, inspiring a broad audience of homesteaders, entrepreneurs, and food activists. Through his books, lectures, and hands-on example, Salatin challenges conventional thinking about how food is grown, distributed, and valued.
Estimated World’s Smallest Political Quiz Score:
Economic: 90
Personal: 70
Note: Joel Salatin has not taken The World’s Smallest Political Quiz and this score is purely an estimate made by The Advocates For Self-Government.