Yesterday was the umteenth day this summer that I have kept my daughter inside due to poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires. Reminders like these of the world that I have brought her into pull me into a mood that echoes what you share here: that I can make choices that do more than nothing to make her world a better place. And that more than nothing is everything. I really appreciated your perspective on this as someone with a growing interest in learning about sustainable food systems.
Thank you Leslie. I've got VERY strong opinions about our food system, and especially how it intersects neurodiverse children. But I also just want to feel like we can do something to give our kids the inspiration to have better human experiences.
My beliefs have evolved a little bit since I wrote this piece, in that I think our food system, less than needing fixing by incorporating local, regenerative ingredients, needs to be a lens for how we view our own humanity and our relationships to each other. It's more about the woo behind the science, things like how the farmer treats the animals before slaughter, how the systems grow in harmony, etc.
Also, if you're really interested in learning about sustainable food systems, follow Sam Knowlton on Twitter. He's a friend and a wealth of knowledge.
Latham, there's so much beauty in the way you describe that desired relationship. I'm totally new to this area, so I'll give Sam a follow. Looking forward to learning more from both of you.
Yesterday was the umteenth day this summer that I have kept my daughter inside due to poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires. Reminders like these of the world that I have brought her into pull me into a mood that echoes what you share here: that I can make choices that do more than nothing to make her world a better place. And that more than nothing is everything. I really appreciated your perspective on this as someone with a growing interest in learning about sustainable food systems.
Thank you Leslie. I've got VERY strong opinions about our food system, and especially how it intersects neurodiverse children. But I also just want to feel like we can do something to give our kids the inspiration to have better human experiences.
My beliefs have evolved a little bit since I wrote this piece, in that I think our food system, less than needing fixing by incorporating local, regenerative ingredients, needs to be a lens for how we view our own humanity and our relationships to each other. It's more about the woo behind the science, things like how the farmer treats the animals before slaughter, how the systems grow in harmony, etc.
Also, if you're really interested in learning about sustainable food systems, follow Sam Knowlton on Twitter. He's a friend and a wealth of knowledge.
Latham, there's so much beauty in the way you describe that desired relationship. I'm totally new to this area, so I'll give Sam a follow. Looking forward to learning more from both of you.