Jerome Irving Rodale (August 16, 1898 – June 8, 1971) was a publisher, editor, author, playwright, and founder of Rodale, Inc. He was an early advocate of sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the United States. As an author, his work included several magazines and books, including books featuring different authors, on the subject of health. He popularized the term "organic" as a term for growing food without pesticides. Rodale also published works on other topics, including The Synonym Finder.
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16 August 1898 New York City
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8 June 1971 (aged 72) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
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Zodiac | Leo |
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