All Americans, from urban to rural are connected through the food system. Consumers all rely on distant producers, agricultural processing plants, food storage like grain silos and grocery stores, and food transportation systems. At over 17 million tons of food, Los Angeles County received more food than any other county in 2012. It shipped out even more: 22 million tons. The food supply chain relies on a complex web of interconnected infrastructure.
— source fastcompany.com | 10.28.19