Today’s food systems often treat food and its production process as if they are lifeless commodities and resources to be consumed. “Embracing LOVE in the Food System” is an eight-week intensive program to explore how we can root ourselves in the interwoven web of life and engage in each stage of the food system with a little more love.

We believe a thriving community-based local food economy is where we can strive for more loving relationships with land, water, plants, animals, fish, farm workers, food workers, and fisher folk. In addition, a local food economy keeps our money locally and increases our chances of accessing more nutrition-dense healthy food, respecting our food traditions, and addressing the climate crisis.  

At the beginning of each week, carefully curated reading materials and videos are introduced online. At the end of the week, participants gather for in-person skill building workshops and facilitated conversations. We’ve tailored the program to be appropriate for all individuals interested in contributing to a thriving local food economy. Participants are encouraged to set aside at least two hours for self-paced learning and to attend the gathering every week. 

The course is an opportunity to gain and expand your:

• knowledge on the connection between global and local food systems 

• concrete skills to ground food sovereignty in your own daily practices

• network in the local community for shared interest

• sense of oneness with Mother Earth

At the end, participants will be ready to take more actions towards building food sovereignty in their own communities, and contributing to a thriving local and global food economy!