This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. AG Kawamura is a farmer, and a sustainability strategist who is constantly working on making food and access to food a enduring conversation and center of attention. He shares his vision on food, privilege and our rights. All images are creative common or belonging to the speaker. A.G. Kawamura is a 3rd generation urban farmer from Orange County. He is the former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (2003-2010). As a founding co-chair of Solutions From the Land, he has launched sustainable and innovative strategies for 21st century food & agricultural systems. He serves on several boards and committees including: The AGree Initiative, a national effort to address global food policy; the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR), a policy arm of the National Academy of Sciences’ Natural Resource Council; The Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Ag Advisory Committee; The 25x’25 Alliance for renewable energy. He is dedicated to the goal of ending hunger in our lifetime. Through his company, Orange County Produce, LLC, he is engaged in building an exciting, interactive 21st century agricultural solution showcase at the OC Great Park in Irvine, CA. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)