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They alter the genetic makeup of animals or plants so they would grow bigger and look perfect. This process, however, takes chemicals to be injected into the organism to manipulate genes and growth. With that, Birke knew he had to do something. He had to at least be heard. The long-awaited opportunity came when Tricia stumbled upon a TEDx press release on her Facebook account. They are encouraging people who have something meaningful to say to take part in the TEDx Next Generation Asheville talk.

Although he was given only five minutes to speak, Birke was able to capture the attention of a larger audience. How can I change these things? This is what I found out. I discovered that there's a movement for a better way. Now a while back, I wanted to be an NFL football player. I decided that I'd rather be an organic farmer instead. Thank you. And that way I can have a greater impact on the world.

This man, Joel Salatin, they call him a lunatic farmer because he grows against the system. Since I'm home-schooled, I went to go hear him speak one day. This man, this "lunatic farmer," doesn't use any pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified seeds. And so for that, he's called crazy by the system. I want you to know that we can all make a difference by making different choices, by buying our food directly from local farmers, or our neighbors who we know in real life.

Some people say organic or local food is more expensive, but is it really? With all these things I've been learning about the food system, it seems to me that we can either pay the farmer, or we can pay the hospital. Applause Now I know definitely which one I would choose. I want you to know that there are farms out there—like Bill Keener in Sequatchie Cove Farm in Tennessee—whose cows do eat grass and whose pigs do roll in the mud, just like I thought. Sometimes I go to Bill's farm and volunteer, so I can see up close and personal where the meat I eat comes from.

I want you to know that I believe kids will eat fresh vegetables and good food if they know more about it and where it really comes from. I want you to know that there are farmers' markets in every community popping up. I want you to know that me, my brother and sister actually like eating baked kale chips. I try to share this everywhere I go. Birke received a standing ovation and his video, at one point, became the most watched TED talk on YouTube with over 1 million views and counting.

This boy, who some people think does not know what he's talking about, is doing what he could to learn as much about organic farming. Birke caught the attention of organizations based locally and abroad.

His story was included in an anthology, "Stand Up! College is a possibility for Baehr, but regardless of whether or not he furthers his schooling after he turns 18, he plans to continue educating the public about food and agriculture. Additionally, he would like to homestead and have a farm of his own. And, now that he is older, Baehr would like to write an adaptation of his children's book, one for an adult audience. Ultimately, he wants to fight a system of agriculture that he feels often seems to put profits ahead of health and taste.

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