Tom Philpott, Journalist

Tom Philpott is a food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones, where he writes a regular blog called "Food for Thought" as well as contributing features and editorials to the bi-monthly magazine. He was a cofounder in 2004 of Maverick Farms, a small organic vegetable farm and center for sustainable food education in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, where he serves on the board. Tom has worked as a journalist in Austin, Mexico City and New York City. He is currently based in Austin, Texas. Tom helped in shaping the Breaking Ground series, and provided story reviews and edits.