In four thought-provoking essays, eight different authors dive into one of the most pressing issues that we now face: how are we going to feed to city? Authors Hidde Boersma, Martin Scholten, Janno Lanjouw, Joris Lohman, Yvonne Faber, Ron Methorst, Peter Smeets and Sigrid Wertheim-Heck write about topics as diverse as 'kringlooplandbouw' (circular agriculture), the position of the young Dutch farmer, the relationship between food culture and sustainable food choices. With an introduction by Louise O. Fresco.
Feeding the City: Farming and the Future of Food (AMS Institute)
Devastated landscapes, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, unhealthy diets: our food system is cracking at the seams. A cheap and efficient supply chain has grown up since the Second World War, but its downsides outweigh its benefits. Everyone involved agrees that things must change. But despite this consensus about the causes, public opinion is divided as to the solutions. This collection of essays deals with the food issue on three scales: global (macro), regional (meso), and the everyday life of the urban consumer (micro). The writers provide insights into the complex problems involved, question our assumptions, and offer a nuanced but radical perspective on the future of food.
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