Martha Boneta Explained

Martha Boneta
Alma Mater:George Mason School of Law
Occupation:Policy advisor, commentator, farmer
Known For:Boneta Act (2014) in Virginia Code § 15.2-22886 and § 3.2-6400
Notable Works:Farming in Fear (2015 film)

Martha Boneta is an American policy advisor, commentator, and farmer who is known for her role in the passage of a landmark right-to-farm law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.[1] She was featured in the 2015 documentary film Farming in Fear.

Education

Boneta earned a Juris Doctor degree from George Mason School of Law.

Career

In 2006, Boneta purchased a 65-acre property in Paris, Virginia called Liberty Farm.[2] Boneta was featured in the 2015 documentary Farming in Fear. The film documented her farming and advocacy which resulted in numerous television appearances for Boneta.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: The Roanoke Star. Landmark Agriculture Bill Now Law in Virginia. 2 July 2014.
  2. News: Stonewall Jackson Slept Here. Are You Absolutely Sure? . Newsweek.
  3. News: Fox News. Farmer says she's being harassed by environmental group. 22 October 2014.
  4. News: PBS. Virginia Farming - Martha Boneta & Protecting Small Farmers. 20 February 2015.
  5. News: Fox News. How Trump's new trade deal may benefit US farmers. 1 October 2018.