With Miguel Altieri and guests
Today we live in a world with an abundant supply of food. Therefore how is it possible that hunger grows worldwide?
Humanity, and it's increasing numbers, urgently needs an alternative agricultural paradigm, one that works in harmony with nature and values forms of farming that are ecologically, biodiverse, resilient, sustainable and socially just.
This short three day course brings two leaders of a new paradigm, one that in reality is already being enacted by millions of small-holders, family farmers and indigenous people all around the world.
Evidence from this type of farming, based on the principles of agro-ecology, is being clearly shown to enhance food security while conserving natural resources, and empowering local, regional and national small scale farmers organisations and movements.
Join us to learn more about the ecological, social, economic, cultural and political dimensions of a new agricultural paradigm and how it is taking shape around the world and in the UK, whilst visiting some of the growing projects here at Schumacher College.
This course is based in the classroom in the field and is a mix of philosophy, practice, inspiration and action.
Learning Outcomes:
• Knowledge about the principles of ecological food systems and their application for the design of biodiverse, productive and resilient farms
• Understanding of the principles that underlie successful ecological initiatives that promote food sovereignty
• How ecological food production can be used to promote socio-political change of the dominant food systems
Who is this course for?
This course will appeal to students, researchers, farmers and public in general interested in food justice, and alternative agricultural production systems.