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In typical Cultures fashion, this issue comes from the front lines,from those employing the discovery research that will chipaway at this grand challenge, while quietly advocating for foodsecurity along the way. We highlight some of the most cutting-very best: Rodriguez, Lopes, Nunes, andBerenbaum – each with a fascinating andunique contribution. Interviews with WillAllen, the original urban farmer, and JaneGoodall, one of the most distinguishedprimatologists and conservationists everknown, bring star power and insight to thisissue. “Sharing the Vision” illustrates theawesome power of university networks, Editor-in-ChiefFood Initiative, led by the visionaryBanana Slugs of Santa Cruz.To illustrate the power of internationalcollaboration in discovery science, we98), from the remote regions of Colombia,where breakthroughs in microbiologyare creating a model for future microbialplant-breedingprograms while makinggreat strides in food security today.Harvesting sustainablygrown,local mushrooms.World Food Prize laureate and Culturesthat “global food security is the foremost challenge to humanity.”While we are in the infancy of realizing breakthroughs andinnovations to alleviate the food security challenge, we hope thisissue of CulturesSNAPSHOT OF CULTURES6,000+reads online inover 75 countries44countries madecontributions105,598copies mailedworldwideVisit www.asm.org/cultures for additional content and interactive features!CULTURES Vol 2, Issue 1 » Page 5