Last year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we moved our Food in the City meetups online. With almost every aspect of our existence now pushed online and made digital, we weren’t sure the level of enthusiasm for online events still existent amongst our meetup members. Yet, we were pleasantly surprised and inspired by all
In October, when our surroundings were brimming with colorful leaves of the fall season, we had a fruitful discussion around the theme of “Education for Sustainability” or EfS. We explored whether and in what ways education – a critical part of any society – can be one of the main drivers for a green and
As children, we’re taught that plants need soil, sunlight, and water to survive. Hydroponic growing flips that idea on its head, Proving that exceptional food can be grown in small spaces without the need for cultivating soil or using (harmful/excessive) fertilizers. Especially when it comes to urban farming and growth, we are seeing a shift
How long does it take for the food you eat to travel from the source to your plate? Many urban dwellers don’t look to see where their produce, meat, and other foods are coming from and how long or how far it has gone to get there. It’s not something that’s usually at the forefront
Networks around agriculture and food supply chains are an important factor for producers’ access to new markets. These platforms can have a major impact on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of areas with agricultural production. Blockchain is a game changer in this field, due to the distributed nature of the technology. Smart farming, in
