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NewsNew Times San Luis ObispoJuly 4, 2026San Luis Obispo

Robin Greenfield's Year of Foraging for Food and Medicine

Environmental activist Robin Greenfield is documenting a year-long experiment where he sources 100% of his food and medicine from the wild. He is avoiding all grocery stores, restaurants, and commercial gardens to rely entirely on foraging.

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Why It Matters

This article profiles an individual's personal lifestyle experiment regarding self-sufficiency and environmental impact, though it does not change any laws, services, or public policies.

Key Facts

  • Robin Greenfield is currently undertaking a project to forage 100% of his own food and medicine for one year.
  • The project excludes the use of grocery stores, restaurants, commercial gardens, and store-bought supplements.
  • Greenfield sources his supplies from forests, lakes, roadsides, and fields.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNew Times San Luis Obispo“The publication that featured the story.”personRobin Greenfield“Environmental activist and educator currently foraging for all food and medicine”