'If everyone knows that good food matters then why do we live in a world where contrary issues such as food desserts and food waste are such a problem. Using a local, systemic approach there is a way to bring good food to the places where it can make the most difference. Nancy Williams is on the board of directors for No More Empty Pots, a grassroots nonprofit corporation that promotes local, sustainable business to improve self-sufficiency and regional food security through advocacy and action. She has a passion for innovation, education, and collaboration. She has a commitment to excellent service and getting results. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Louisiana State University and pursued a Master of Science degree at Cornell University. She has diverse experiences from sales to agronomy and information technology to project management. Nancy loves to witness collaboration that achieves phenomenal outcomes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx'
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