Bill Evans, founder of Open Gates Group joins Paul this week for another episode of Pollinate. Open Gates Group provides human resources, business planning, administrative, and marketing services for their family of  eight Kalona, Iowa based companies. They discuss the future of organic foods as well as the challenges of how to build a strong local food system.

"We are a group of entrepreneurial people who care about service and making our world a better place. Our mission is simple, create value and enhance lives. This mission echoes throughout the halls of our three facilities located in rural Kalona, Iowa."

Learn more about Open Gates Group: http://www.opengatesgroup.com/

Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/