John Piotti

Alice Waters, renowned chef and food activist, discusses her Edible Schoolyard Project, integrating gardens into classrooms for hands-on learning. She shares insights on building farmer relationships through local procurement and highlights the need for a regenerative school lunch system. Representative Chellie Pingree draws on her farming background to explain federal conservation programs that support sustainable practices and the resurgence of Maine agriculture. Together, they emphasize the importance of biodiversity, education, and bipartisan advocacy in shaping future food policy.