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The way I grew up, everyone knew how to cook, sew... carpentry.

We need to rediscover the idea of the common good and work together to build a home.

To address our current food system problems, I propose a series of local, regional, national and global conversations - starting around the dinner table - to rethink the food we produce, buy and eat.

We've got this cultural mentality that you've got to be an idiot to be a farmer.

I own buildings. I'm a builder; I know how to build. Nobody can build like I can build. Nobody. And the builders in New York will tell you that. I build the best product. And my name helps a lot.

The biggest thing you can do is understand that every time you're going to the grocery store, you're voting with your dollars. Support your farmers' market. Support local food. Really learn to cook.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.