“Excellent format for expressing opinions and hearing from others – it was like therapy!”
“The time spent is not just about talking but actually finding a direction, even if it’s uncomfortable for some.”
“Was reminded that being truly connected to other people is so important and not something that can be done through social media.”
Take pride in producing and consuming our own food
“Grow what we eat. Eat what we grow”
Expectations need to shift regarding reliance on imported food
Adopt a culture of learning, leadership, and self-reliance
We need to embrace complexity and accept that many solutions are not simple
Our current agricultural model is based primarily on high production and the export of commodities, often providing low net returns. There may be more net return per acre in a local food model
“I connected with a diverse group of people from around the ‘food wheel’ who are passionate about ‘localizing’ our food system.”
“The workshop was run in a way that promoted a good exchange of ideas and prompted seeing the many connections in the food system (‘wheel’).”
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