Agroecology is a good model that embraces complexity and adapts to regional and community realities. It does not want, or need, corporate control and influence to be successful in feeding people.

One of the hardest parts about championing a future that doesn’t rely on pesticides is the seemingly sluggish rate of progress. Only 9% of California cropland is USDA Certified Organic, and the top prohibitive factors for producers seeking organic certification are cost and excessive paperwork.