I think most people with access to a growing space and water can accomplish the former. I think extremely few people, and definitely not people who don't already have experience doing the former, can do the latter without years of practice.

I wish people concerned about food access wouldn't be met with pushes to do the latter. Helping them access food programs would be a significantly more helpful action.

this doesn't mean I am not advocating for every single person to get involved with their food chain process and grow things with their own hands, I absolutely think everyone should attempt to grow what they are reasonably and comfortably able to grow

I just think we need to be realistic, and help folks new to growing their own to be realistic too. sustainable progress!