Ep. 4: How to Save the World Through Food & Culture: Just Food Conference 2016 Recap

Hidden Apron Radio

English - March 16, 2016 03:13 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 3: Lola Rosa's MN - Family-Fueled Catering Company on Balancing Responsibilities, Asking for Help, and Becoming A Surprise Hit in the Minnesotan Food Scene

Next Episode: Ep. 5: Ayesha Vera-Yu - Investment Banker Turned Rogue Farmer & Social Entrepreneur on Rethinking Rural Farming, Eradicating Poverty, and Behavioral Modification (Pt. 1 of 2)

This the first of our Commentary Episodes which we'll alternate releases with our usual interviews. Our hope is that through these shorter, commute-friendly episodes, we can bring the latest news in the food world to you without you having to sift through the deluge out there. After all, information overload is just as big, if not bigger, a problem than the lack thereof!

For this first one, I'm sharing my experiences at the Just Food Conference which covered a range of topics aimed at finding ways to make healthy, local food available to underserved communities, thus helping create more just societies. Needless to say the day was inspiring, thought-provoking, and forced me to confront some of the most pressing issues facing food today at the local level.

Listen on for a short recap on how changemakers are preventing burnout, youth are addressing food deserts, farmers are using food to end racism, and what the "local food movement" should really mean. Be sure to check out the show notes for links to the groundbreaking work these folks are doing!