In this issue we look to forward-thinking New Mexicans who imagine a different world; a world where health, food, variety, and sharing trump wealth, material goods, propriety, and competition. Good food starts in the garden, and a healthy garden starts with vital soil, clean water, and ecological diversity. Good food also starts with bravery and optimism. Our collective challenges, immediate and long term, are great and heavy. Our ability to peacefully and joyfully break bread together requires love, levity, and flexibility as much as it requires pragmatism and hard work. The articles in this issue focus on individuals and programs fostering a love for growing food and an increased capacity to cultivate healthy farms and gardens. These efforts are all exercises in resilience.
