Martha Boneta

Martha Boneta
Alma materGeorge Mason School of Law
Occupation(s)Policy advisor, commentator, farmer
Known forBoneta Act (2014) in Virginia Code § 15.2-22886 and § 3.2-6400
Notable workFarming 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.[citation needed]

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]

References

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