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What a remarkable 2 days at the 2024 National Right to Food Summit. I still have so much to unpack and bring back to my work in Kingston, but a few thoughts and quotes for now are swirling in my mind- The Right to Food was defined on paper as communities having self-determination and agency to food that is available, accessible, adequate, and sustainable. Not just for some communities, but for all. Here the framework and language of abolition came up frequently. Ashante Reese, a scholar in Black food geographies, asked us to think about the "we" in this work- who is the "we?" Montanette Murphy urged us to not forget those incarcerated, who are often most negatively impacted by an inhumane food system. Because if the "we" does not include our most marginalized, oppressed, and dehumanized communities, like people who are incarcerated, then is what we achieved really justice? Yet what does this human right even mean? Curtis Waterman, of the Onondaga Nation, challenged the idea of a "right" to food as being "synonymous with the colonized, belittled, and enslaved... That as humans, we are equal with all of creation, not above it." We are caretakers of Turtle Island (Earth). He then offered wisdom of his people- Don't take the first or second. When you take, give thanks. Explain why you're taking it. Only take what is needed. Don't take all. Leave some for the rest and the 7th generation. Share what you harvest with the community. Regardless of your opinion of how to define human rights, Prakash Kashwan reminded us that rights are an ongoing process in this political world. "They don't trickle down from the top; they must be grabbed." And this was only the tip of the iceberg. So much wisdom, spirit, and passion was shared. More to come after the next 2 days of learning at the Agriculture, Food and Human Values conference on the Right to Food - Food as Commons. #RightToFood #FoodJustice #FoodSovereignty #FoodSystems

Education is a powerful tool in the fight against food insecurity. Creating awareness and knowledge about nutritious meals is critical to teach the next generation. Did you know we have an agribusiness program at a Tulsa middle school that addresses these issues daily? #EducationForChange #FoodInsecurity

As an industry, we need to better educate our citizens on the origins of their food. This is a responsibility that we've collectively neglected as an industry for some time. The general lack of awareness in our society regarding where our food comes from was a prominent topic at the recent Global Food Forum in Brisbane. As discussed at the forum, it’s crucial that we unite to address this educational gap – for the benefit of both agribusiness and its consumers. I welcome your thoughts on how we can work together to improve food education for future generations. #agritalent #agriculturerecruitment #agribusiness #australianagriculture #globalfoodforum #globalfoodforumbrisbane #foodeducation

“Tomorrow“, In 2 generations the capability of the soils for agriculture will be reduced dramatically. “Today“ what are we teaching to our kids? WATCH IT - SHARE IT with your family.

In a Q&A with Greenaway, Twilight, Austin Frerick discusses several of the barons mentioned in his latest book, "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry," as well as the systemic levers that have allowed food monopolies to thrive.

If you're an institutional food buyer, whether for a school, daycare, hospital, restaurant, or church, you probably understand that your purchasing decisions can make a real difference in sustaining local farms and building healthy local food systems. At the same time, you know there can be challenges in getting small or beginning farmers to supply the volumes, packaging, and products that you need. Fortunately, NCAT has plenty of free resources to help bridge gaps between producers and buyers. They range from introductory illustrated guides: *Illustrated Guide to Growing Safe Produce on Your Farm: Good Agricultural Practices https://buff.ly/4gVXHtB * New Markets for Your Crops https://buff.ly/4f0N8Up to in-depth online tutorials: * Scaling Up for Regional Markets https://buff.ly/47YxrKQ * Produce Safety https://buff.ly/3XTQsto Lean on our resources to help you exercise your local buying power! #farmtoschool #producesafety #GoodAgriculturalPractices

📚 New working paper: From Food Security to Food Resilience While food security has surged up the UK political agenda, it’s becoming clear in a volatile, climate-affected world, the UK’s food supply will only be secure if we make it more resilient. In March 2024, the third symposium convened by FFCC’s Farming Leadership group brought together farmers, policymakers, academics and politicians to explore the barriers and opportunities involved in developing resilience. This working paper summarises the discussions that took place and the themes that emerged. Read 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJErFs3v

A wide range conversation of almost two hours- second episode will follow soon- with Henry Dimbleby, founder of Bramble Partners, a venture capital firm, that invests in businesses seeking to improve food security. Before Bramble Partners, Henry co-founded LEON Restaurants and the The Sustainable Restaurant Association and also served deep in the heart of the UK government as he was appointed lead non-executive board member of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We dove deep into: 👦🏽 Why every future food system is made of by children and teachers eating together system dynamics 🍟 Junk food cycle 🍦 Difference junk food vs ultra processed food 3️⃣ Three-compartment model of farming 🚜 Land use, what to do where and why? https://lnkd.in/dpD7tfYJ

Three-quarters of people want more British food on public sector plates - Good to hear but what can we do to make sure that this happens, not only in the public sector but across the food industry ? What are the barriers, how do we overcome them and how do we promote/ raise awareness to produce the results ? #Britishfarmers #Britishagriculture #Britishsuppliers #Britishproducers #foodmanufacturing #foodindustry

A BOOK! Here's an excerpt from the introduction: “Anne Moertel, from the Center for Ecoliteracy, a California-based nonprofit organization that has been engaged in school food systems change for more than twenty-five years, tells the story of how California became the first state in the US to create a universal school meal program in 2021. Moertel articulates core strategies and lessons from this campaign that secured government-funding and policy commitments to provide every student with free, freshly prepared, California-grown school meals and food education opportunities.”