What role can grain systems play in an agroecological transition? 

If any part of our food system is overdue for a redesign, it’s the industrial grain system. Built on a global, vertically integrated model of mechanized monocultures, synthetic inputs, and commodity trading, industrial grain has had far-reaching impacts on our health, environment, and food sovereignty. 

Its scale and historical entrenchment make change daunting. But that same embeddedness is why reimagining grain systems could be one of the most transformative steps we take toward a more just, resilient, and place-based food future.