Eat. Drink. Think.

How we inhabit this planet and envision its future is more critical now than at any time in our history. This past year has certainly taught us that—it has exposed our vulnerabilities, our frail insignificance in the scheme of things. Yet during this turbulent and challenging time we have also found hope.

On the following pages, we bring you the first in a series of thought leadership stories that span topics on sustainability, hunger, restaurant revitalization and regenerative agriculture. These are the values that Edible Communities, as an organization, has been devoted to for the past two decades. Our work lends itself to the singular notion that excellent storytelling has the power to change lives; and that by exploring and elevating important conversations like these, we can create massive change.

We also know that change is impossible without the support of our readers —consumers who have the power to reshape the world we live in. Every farmer, rancher, entrepreneur and organization we champion is better off because of you. You read, learn, take action and vote with your forks. It will be you who ultimately tilts the scale toward a more sustainable future, a more sustainable food system.

Thank you for joining us as we collectively set our sights on creating a future that is nothing less than extraordinary. One that binds the ecosystems of our lives to Mother Nature without a disconnect between what is on our plates and where it comes from—where all of the seemingly smaller choices we make today add up to massive, beautiful and everlasting positive change.

Tracey Ryder Co-Founder, Edible Communities