Fresh Take
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Fresh Take
Feeding the Revolution: Food Sovereignty 101
Dell deChant joins us for a discussion about food sovereignty and its aim to challenge existing food structures and place power back into the people’s hands.
Dell deChant is an Instructor at the University of South Florida, specializing in religion and contemporary cultures. deChant's current research focuses on Agrarianism in American popular culture, with an emphasis on religion, literature, and ecology. He holds various positions, including Chair of the Environmental Committee of the City of New Port Richey and Convener of the USF Urban Food Sovereignty Group. Tune in for a discussion that explores the origins and principles of food sovereignty and highlights its potential to transform the current food system into a more just and sustainable one.
In this episode, learn about:
- Mr. deChant's background
- Demystifying food sovereignty
- Challenging power structures
- Empowering the people and discussing “the right to food”
Checkout additional resources below:
La Via Campesina: https://viacampesina.org/en/
US Food Sovereignty Alliance: http://usfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/
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