This article is part of a new series on Visionaries. The New York Times selected people from all over the world who are pushing the boundaries of their fields, from science and technology to culture and sports.
For James Ehrlich, farm-to-table is just a starting point for the future.
The New York native, who migrated to Silicon Valley decades ago, is the founder and president of ReGen Villages, which seeks to create self-reliant ecosystems globally.