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Tom Morphew discusses his journey from a struggling student to the founder of Full Circle Farms. He emphasizes the therapeutic and transformative power of horticulture, detailing how regenerative farming practices can foster personal growth and well-being. The talk highlights how the farm serves as an educational platform for people to learn about sustainable agriculture and its benefits to health, while also helping individuals who may be disadvantaged or disconnected from mainstream educational systems find their potential through hands-on work. Founder of Full Circle Farms, CEO at The Garden Army and affectionately known as Farmer Tom. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx