The aerial images are revelatory, sometimes unsettling and surprisingly beautiful (New York Times Book Review) Acclaimed photographer George Steinmetz documents the awesome global effort that puts food on our tables and transforms the surface of the Earth With a foreword by Michael Pollan and an introduction and informative captions by veteran environmental journalist Joel K. Bourne Jr., Feed the Planet brings the impact of visual images, accompanied by clear explanations and accurate information, to one of humanitys deepest needs, greatest pleasures, and most pressing challenges: Bringing nutritious and sustainably produced food to the Earth&39;s growing population, in the face of destabilizing climate change. Its the rare book that reveals how the world works, laying the groundwork for thinking about how our personal choices shape the future well-being of everyone.