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Good Food

Jason Brown's Journey from the NFL to the Farm

Five years ago Jason Brown of the St. Louis Rams was the highest paid center in the NFL. Today, he operates a 1,000 acre farm in Louisburg, North Carolina, where he donates what he grows to local food pantries. He explains his decision to leave the football field for the farm. Music" "Let's Get Together" by EarthRise SoundSystem

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jan 9, 2015 • 1 min read

    Five years ago Jason Brown of the St. Louis Rams was the highest paid center in the NFL. Today, he operates a 1,000 acre farm in Louisburg, North Carolina, where he donates what he grows to local food pantries. He explains his decision to leave the football field for the farm.

    Music" "Let's Get Together" by EarthRise SoundSystem

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink
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