The U.S. food system is currently facing systemic issues, deep inequities, and an uncertain future. In her talk, Katja Riech explores both the challenges and the opportunities for change that farming presents. Ultimately, she poses a central question: how can we envision and create a more resilient food system in a U.S. context? Drawing on her own experience in farming, Katja outlines five key characteristics that she believes must be present as we work toward a more equitable and ecological food system. Katja Reich is a young farmer practicing regenerative agriculture here in Southern California. She currently runs a full-time apprenticeship program helping to train aspiring farmers in market gardening and regenerative farming. She completed her studies at Scripps College with a degree in Environmental Analysis and a concentration in sustainable urban design. Katja is passionate about reforming the food system and began her farming journey 4 years ago in the hope of finding ground-up solutions (both literally and figuratively). She aims to use her background in design thinking and sustainable agriculture to envision solutions that can address both systemic social inequity and environmental health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx