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CNN Hero Richard Joyner

The power of one individual to effect the lives of many. This is a nice story about a pastor in a small town of Conetoe, North Carolina, population: 300. Many of the residents were dying from preventable diseases, much of it linked to poor diet. With the nearest grocery 10 miles from town, in a largely farming community, Pastor Richard Joyner decided to do something about it.

Here’s a link to an article on CNN: By nourishing plants, you’re nourishing community

For those who have not been to Conetoe, here’s a map of the area:

Conetoe, North Carolina
Conetoe, North Carolina

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October 3, 2015

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