Fifteen first-person stories of personal and civic transformation from a range of individuals, including farmers and community garden members, a low-income senior and troubled teen, a foodie, a food bank officer, and many more

• Seven in-depth “How It Works” sections on student farms, community gardens, community supported agriculture (CSA), community education, farm work therapy, community outreach, and more

• Detailed information on dozens of additional resources from relevant books and websites to government programs and national non-profit organizations

• Over 80 full-color photographs showing a diverse local food community at home, work, and play