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John Hershey, who lived from 1898 to 1967, was inspired by the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl, which forced millions of farmers to abandon their lands. Determined to develop a sustainable ecological food system, he envisioned a new way to regenerate soil and promote biodiversity through the introduction of trees. This initiative led to the establishment of an experimental farm that focused on grafting the best varieties of trees and shrubs, nurturing a diverse ecosystem that could sustain both animals and crops with minimal human intervention.