How did things come to be this way?
From restaurant kitchens to farm fields, FACT’s Brian Wiltrout has spent years asking where our food comes from and why the farmers feeding our communities struggle to find a place in the system. In this personal essay, he reflects on the people who shaped his understanding of American agriculture and his hope for what comes next.
What Motivates Me to Do This Work
What do Dolly Parton and a better food system have in common? For FACT’s Executive Director, both offer reasons to stay hopeful. He reflects on the values and experiences that motivate his work.