Op-ed by Emily Settlecowski published in Next City.

Food is many things in our lives. It’s a cultural connector, bridging relationships with people, places, and our heritage. Food is medicine, providing us with nutrients integral to our well-being. It’s also a renewable resource; the way we grow, transport and consume food directly impacts our climate and local environment.

Above all, food is a human right. Yet our food system only values food for one thing: profit.