I grew up on a 72-acre farm in rural Tennessee, where my family raised a 3-acre vegetable garden and shared bountiful harvests with neighbors. I learned early the important role fresh food plays in building community. I entered the nonprofit world as an AmeriCorps member and started an award-winning service-learning program for children ages 4-12 at Hands On Nashville. I believe everyone has a right to fresh, affordable, culturally-relevant foods and that young people are capable of effecting meaningful change in their diet, their lives and their communities. Sometimes it all starts with just one seed...