Phase 2
Know Your Food: Grow, Eat, Understand Event
As part of the second phase of the LCRN project, the Middlesex London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) organized a series of community events for consultations and discussions. The event, “Know Your Food: Grow, Eat, Understand,” took place on November 5, 2022, at The Grove and was hybrid. This event facilitated knowledge sharing among various stakeholders including farmers, processors, community leaders, and consumers, featuring presentations and panel discussions.
You can read a full summary of the event Know Your Food: Grow, Eat, Understand – Event Summary Report.
The goal of this event was to:
- Increase public food literacy with a focus on local food.
- Discuss agricultural and food topics with professionals.
- Highlight innovation and research in the agri-food sector.
- Enhance MLFPC's reputation as a trusted community voice.
A recording of the event is available here. You can also read our blog post on the event.
Ray John of the Oneida Nation, a Knowledge Sharer and Cultural Advisor, opened the event by highlighting the importance of acknowledging the many hands involved in food production and distribution.
The themes GROW, EAT, UNDERSTAND allowed participants to explore the food system’s breadth, addressing agri-food production, food distribution, urban agriculture, local markets, food access, education, sustainability, and the impacts of colonialism. Concerns about COVID-19, rising energy costs, and food prices were also discussed.
The event was made possible by MLFPC members, volunteers, and funding from the London Community Recovery Network. The Grove, an agri-business hub, and Growing Chefs! Ontario provided essential resources. Growing Chefs!, served a lunch featuring traditional Indigenous and local foods.
