John Hardy: Bali Guy

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Now they are working on scholarship programs for factory workers, bringing in midwives to educate young mothers about breast feeding, providing better health care and starting yoga classes. “The idea is to be an example to the other employers on the island,” she says. “Like we are with our organic farming,” says John. And then he pauses. “What if we could turn all of Bali organic? What would it take? Imagine what would happen to the health of our children, our environment, if we just took this little island and made it Organic Experiment No. 1.” His wife smiles and nods her head. Already the gears are falling into place. It may sound like the ravings of a utopian dreamer. But then, what if?