{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Food Security","description":"A vacant lot, once overlooked and forgotten amid the rush of urban life, now pulses with vibrant life\u2014flowers bloom where concrete once stood, vegetables sprout in neglected corners, and hope takes root in every crack. Yet, even these transformed spaces remain fragile\u2014vulnerable to neglect, gentrification, or future development that could erase their resurgence. Similarly, rural farmland faces its own challenges\u2014fragile soils, unpredictable weather, and the razor-thin margins that make farming a constant gamble. While innovative crops like perennial wheat show promise for creating more resilient and sustainable agriculture\u2014reducing the need for replanting and conserving water\u2014convincing farmers to take risks with such unproven techniques remains a significant hurdle. It\u2019s a story of resilience\u2014rooted in the earth and driven by community spirit\u2014connecting urban renewal with rural perseverance in the shared pursuit of food security and sustainability. Today, we\u2019re sharing stories of communities confronting climate change, dismantling systemic barriers, and working tirelessly to ensure equitable access to healthy food\u2014because food security is fundamental to a thriving society.  Tate Chamberlin is joined by Nancy Williams, Founder of No More Empty Pots, Rachel Stroer, President of the Land Institute, and Miranda Miller Klugesherz, Executive Director of the Kansas Food Action Network. Together, we\u2019ll reflect on personal experiences, systemic issues, and the collective power driving meaningful change. We\u2019re at Arbor Day Farms in Nebraska\u2014join us, won\u2019t you? ","author_name":"I Am Interchange","author_url":"https:\/\/iaminterchange.com","html":"