Born into a farming family in northern Indiana, Marlys Weaver-Stoesz grew up as involved in growing and harvesting food as in eating it. Her passion for food and farming began on that small, heritage-breed dairy farm, but has taken her to harvesting coffee beans in Peru, learning the basics of Spanish cuisine in Madrid, and writing about urban farms in Phoenix. Her writing work has focused on education and agriculture. Learn more at marlysws.com.