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Mark Kastel, co-founder of the Cornucopia Institute, has a long history as a marketing- and political consultant, and as a lobbyist (working for family farmers).

While he didn’t grow up on a farm, he ended up taking a summer job during his youth with the International Harvester Company.

That was his first farm experience.

Later, he was recruited by JI Case, another large agricultural equipment manufacturer.