When you picture Small Town USA, you probably picture a place like my hometown—a farming community with 1,600 people and three stoplights. When explaining the dynamics of rural North Carolina, I often say that it’s nothing like the movies, but in some ways, it really is: Everyone knows everyone, people put in long hours to serve their communities and families, and we all look out for our neighbors. After all, that’s what small-town communities are all about. It’s a blessing … Continue reading “What growing up on a farm taught me about food security”