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The future of coffee depends on getting innovations into the hands of farmers. That’s why Community Coffee has been a proud member of World Coffee Research since the beginning, supporting their work to drive science-based agricultural solutions for farmers. Check out this video on why investments in coffee agricultural innovation are critical for our future.  #WCR #WorldCoffeeResearch #coffee #coffeeindustry https://lnkd.in/gQzPWiye

How can we unlock food systems transformation to nourish all people and regenerate the planet? 🍃    The Conscious Food Systems Alliance Systems Alliance (CoFSA), convened by UNDP, is a movement of food, agriculture, and consciousness practitioners united around a common goal: to support people from across food and agriculture systems to cultivate the inner capacities that activate systemic change and regeneration.    CoFSA brings together a growing community of practitioners, exploring pathways toward conscious food systems through practices that foster awareness, connection, and creativity.    “The time has come to build the inner foundations of sustainable food systems”, says Christine Wamsler, professor at Land University, Sweden.    Want to dive deeper into COFSA’s Manifesto?     🎥 Watch our video: https://lnkd.in/du8Ab8D3

A shift in how we perceive the world and our food systems is required as we move deeper in the 21st century. Join me as a member of CoFSA. There is no cost to join. Regular meetings bring you together with other like minded individuals around the world. #CoFSA #UNDP #consciousleadership #foodsystemstransformation #alliance

"Join us as we celebrate the Global World Food Day at Lae! 🌾🌱 On Monday, 16th October 2023, the Fresh Produce Development Agency proudly gathers at Lae to commemorate World Food Day. Together, let's honor the vital role of sustainable agriculture in nourishing communities and fostering global food security. 🌍🥕🌽 Discover innovative solutions, foster partnerships, and advocate for a more sustainable future in food production. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of food. #WorldFoodDay #FPDA #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity"

Shifting the narrative to capture food’s positive potential is the 4th episode of the #RegenerativeMind series hosted by Emma Chow, Nature x Nurture. Luis Alberto Camargo, OpEPA - Organizacion para la Educacion y Proteccion Ambiental, and Thomas Legrand, Conscious Food Systems Alliance. A deep dive in their journeys, in developing inner capacities for ‘deep #regeneration" and in creating conditions for life to thrive, from the inside out. https://lnkd.in/djCJZwkK

Nothing about a farming transition happens in isolation. Food production is so very connected to everything around us. From the health of soil and biodiversity, to the health of each and every one of us; as consumers, as farmers, as communities...  We can't ask farmers to support all of this without equal transformation happening within the food system itself. How do we ensure a fair deal for nature and for farmers all at the same time as providing fair access to wonderful food for everybody??! Well it's a complex challenge but one that Serenity Hill and Kirsten Larsen set about tackling when they founded The Open Food Network. That was over a decade ago and today the enterprise continues to expand; supporting fair, local transparent food distribution in over 20 countries. They are showing us the alternative path to our established unforgiving commodity markets and it's empowering food producers and conscious eaters to all be a part of it together. I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Serenity in the latest podcast episode.  We talk on the motivations, successes and ongoing ambitions of this work. Listen to (or watch 👀) the full discussion over on the website: https://lnkd.in/exZWvTty Or search for ‘We Are Carbon’ on your favourite podcasting platform. Open Food Network Australia Open Food Network UK #foodsystemstransformation #sustainablefood #sustainablefoodsystems #regenerativefarming #farmtofork #sustainablefarming #foodsupplychain #foodsustainability #systemschange #farmingtransition #regenerativepodcast #sustainabilitypodcast

Hello again, #TruthTuesday fans! We’re back to explore another fascinating aspect of the world’s most important natural fiber. Today’s #TRUTH: Cotton doesn't just clothe people around the world — it feeds them, too! The ICAC posted previously about just how amazingly versatile the cotton plant is (https://lnkd.in/dde_SREH), but today we’ll focus specifically on cottonseed oil. Why cottonseed oil? Because it’s delicious, of course. Restaurants make some the tastiest foods on the planet in cottonseed oil — including the cooks at the famous Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, Louisiana. The beignets sold there are considered by many to be the best in the USA — and among the best in the world! And the beignets, served hot and steaming with cafe au lait, are all made with cottonseed oil, which the restaurant has been using for more than 150 years. You can see how beignets are made here: https://lnkd.in/d6_Zf54a ICAC Communications Director Mike McCue tried his hand at using cottonseed oil to make beignets to celebrate World Cotton Day back on October 7, 2022 (he probably should keep his day job … those look a little burnt). But cottonseed oil is more than tasty — it’s a valuable source of revenue for many countries. More than 124,400 tons were exported in the 2022/23 season with a value of nearly $196 million, according to the ICAC Production Data Portal (find it here: https://lnkd.in/dFEjTYTM). In addition to all of the wonderful things cotton does for us — alleviate poverty, rejuvenate the soil, empower women, and sequester carbon, among others — it can even tickle our taste buds. What an amazing plant! 👏👍💪 #TruthAboutCotton

In all IndoorAg operations, control of microclimate is essential not only for encouraging the optimum growth and development of plants, but also for preventing propagation of pathogens. #indoorfarming #indoorcultivation #controlledenvironmentagriculture #verticalfarming