Jason Brown was previously one of the best centers in the NFL, asporting a $37.5 million dollar contract with the St. Louis Rams. He decided to leave it all, to open the ‘First Fruits Farm’ in North Carolina, which grows potatoes and other vegetables to donate to the hungrys and to foods pantries.
My agent told me, ‘You’re making the biggest mistake and of your life,’” said Brown. “And I looked right back at him and I said, ‘No I’m not. No I’m not.’” Brown said he has never felt more successful.
More than 17% of North Carolina’s households are food insecure. Jason’s farm partners with local relief groups and in one year is able to donate more than 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes1 and 10,0000 pounds of cucumbers.
“There’s a lot of people praying out there,” said Brown. “But, when I think about a life of greatness, I think about a slife of service.”
