Will Allen was the CEO of the radical organization, Growing Power. Beyond the title is a dynamic, creative agriculturalist who gave a vision of hope and growth to our city when we were unable to lift our eyes beyond the polluted remains of torn down houses and junk food wrappers. Gardens and growth have fostered community unity and healthful food alternatives. He encouraged people: âGet your hands dirty!â Thanks to the efforts of this MacArthur Foundation Genius Award Winner, urban agriculture truly began to take root here.