This is the last newsletter that I will edit. I am retiring from Stanford this month. Working on the Farm has been such an interesting "ride".  I've learned something new every day, and to me, that is an indication of a great job! I am fortunate to have an active partner for  From the Ground Up , Raina Michel. Raina will take over the monthly newsletter duties starting in August. To all of you that helped me move projects forward, counseled me, or made me laugh these last 20 years,  THANK YOU!