Letter from the Editors

Issue 35

Nature’s cycles of growth and dormancy are never-ending and eternally captivating—life and beauty is always around the corner.

And here at Face the Current, we have begun the most exciting phase of our time with you.

FtC is now part of The Grand Return—an AgriFood Tech company built on a foundation of purposedriven media. This amazing partnership has allowed FtC to evolve from a mission of inspiring positive change in the world to one that gives you direct impact capabilities. Now, we are supporting a greater effort to facilitate a return to a more connected and sustainable way of living, with actionable solutions for improving humanity and planetary health through the revitalization of the world’s oldest and most essential industry—agriculture.

TGR’s newest platform, Eco Farm Finder, is transforming our food systems and regenerating our ecosystems. Global users can connect with direct and local sourcing from growers and producers to find services, agrotourism experiences, and true farm-to-table eateries.

With EFF, you can search and filter by products, practices, certifications, service types, experiences, locations, and more. Know your farmer, know your food.

In this issue of Face the Current, we are excited to give you a closer look at Quivira Vineyards, White Oak Pastures Farm, and Sow a Heart Farm. You’ll also get a unique view of our planet with aerial photographer Tom Hegen; learn about the world of home-gardening with expert Rob Smith; explore the importance of local flower farming; dive into biofield sciences with Dr. Shamini Jain; and climb to new heights with sport climber and paragliding champion, Will Gadd, and world champion rock climber, Sasha DiGiulian.

Read these and more inspiring stories as we start this new but familiar journey together!

We are so glad you are here.

Ainsley, Sasha, and Ty