
My previous posting presented ideas for a local food system in the Worthington Hills area. Ideas are necessary, but insufficient to drive the development and execution of a sound business plans. Vision gives ideas purpose, energy, and persistence over time. Vision is what's possible when assumed conditions are met, yet it remains responsive to the unexpected along the way toward fruition.

A year ago on May 4, 2007 a massive, F-5 tornado leveled Greensburg, KS destroying 95% of the town's homes and businesses. As the community rebuilds, they are guided by twin beacons: