Food system dialogue held in Canberra September 2009 to bring together stakeholders to strengthen local food systems for better health and well-being.
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1. Food back to the future? Gabrielle OKane University of
Canberra DAA ACT Branch May 2010
2. The origins of the local food system dialogue Fairness The
Price We Pay Watch the full version of Stephen Long's report "The
Price We Pay", first broadcast 1 September, 2008. Length: 44'52"
The Beast File: Woolies and Coles (HUNGRY BEAST) looks at
Australias Big Two supermarket chains. Woolworths & Coles are a
$100 billion a year duopoly with a retail market share unmatched in
the developed world. Length: 247
3. Sustainable food system A sustainable and resilient food
system conserves and renews natural resources, advances social
justice and animal welfare, builds community wealth, and fulfils
the food and nutrition needs of all eaters now and in the future
The Hunger and Environmental Interest Group of the American
Dietetic Association (2009)
4. Why strengthen local food systems? Food democracy Active
participation in the food system Food citizenship Engaging in food
related behaviours that support the development of sustainable food
systems
5. The food system dialogue Old Parliament House, Canberra
September 17, 2009 Aims of the day Bring together a diverse group
of stakeholders to: 1. Share experiences and ideas about the
benefits of a more thoughtful approach to food 2. Consider ways to
build sustainability into local food systems 3. Explore the
potential for action to build social capital through the local food
system
6. Who attended the food dialogue? Local food producers
Agricultural scientists Public health nutritionists Project
officers (Groundswell project) Managers of food co-operatives and
community gardens Caterers Welfare groups Academics DAA & PHAA
ACT Planning and Land Authority & ACTCOSS ACT Commissioner for
Sustainability and the Environment
