Summary: Johnny Appleseed (aka: John Chapman, 1774 – 1845) was a legendary American who planted and supplied apple trees to much of the United States of America. He was famous for his love of the environment, nature, good health and God. He wandered about American planting trees from apple seeds and encouraged the consumption of apples to promote good health. His tale lives on as a lesson for children to introduce the concept of environmental conservation and preservation. Now in the town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, there is modern day apple farmer that you could say is the modern day version of Johnny Appleseed! His name is Edward Tuft. His passion in life has been organics. He has been an organic farmer, consumer, advocate and purist for many years even before most people even knew what organic meant. He is extremely passionate about eating and living organically and is on a mission to educate the children of the world about the importance of organic through his apple farm. Edward is the President of The Wacky Apple Company, which is a family-owned and operated company in the state of Colorado. Wacky Apple is dedicated to getting delicious organic apple snacks into the hands of children. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Edward Tuft about his passions for organics and promoting organic good foods to children everywhere! Stay tuned!
