For all TED Talk lovers out there, this is a great one. Pam Warhurst of Todmorden, England, discusses “Incredible Edible” – an initiative she cofounded to bring urban agriculture back to towns & cities; this has now spread to 30 cities and towns across England. She describes actions taken in Todmorden (population 15,000) to contribute to the local food revolution. Fruit & vegetables are planted all over: at hospitals, schools, police and railway stations – even sprouting cemeteries intrigue locals & visitors coming for “vegetable tourism” or to follow the “edible green route” through town. Pam states, “Can you find a unifying language that cuts across age, income and culture? …The language is food.” Growing food locally helps to build resilience & community. She is convinced people want to participate in positive actions & take responsibility, but sometimes you have to engage them. She stresses the need to focus on inclusion & participation in local food movements. “This is a movement for everyone. We have a motto: if you eat, you’re in.”
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