Forty years ago, advances in fertilizers and pesticides boosted crop yield and fed a growing planet. Today, demand for food fueled by rises in worldwide consumption of meat and protein is again outpacing farmers ability to keep up. It’s time for the next Green Revolution.

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Photo Illustrations: Stephen Doyle, Zack Zavislak

Flash Design: Holl Liou and Viciousesque

