Policy Corner

Food is a deeply political topic. Whether it's fast food or a home cooked meal, what we eat, how we eat it, and how it's grown are all outgrowths of public policy at every level of government. 

The first part of my career was focused on researching and supporting changes to food policy. While I decided to focus my energy on growing food rather than research, my passion for policy never faded. In addition to being a source of quality produce, my farm is also a means for me to talk about how policy shapes - for better and for worse - our food environment and society more broadly. The articles posted here describe policy issues impacting farming, food, and local economies so that you can better understand the policy behind your food and your local economy. 

While my goal here is primarily educational, education is meaningless unless it leads to action. Towards that end, I provide links below where you can look up your state and federal representatives and I encourage you to contact them about issues that matter to you. 

Finally, if there is a topic or question that you're interested in hearing about, please send me an email. I'd love to hear from you.