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Theme: Disappearing Farms, Disappearing Food: How to Save America’s Food

This event occurred on
August 28, 2024
Santa Barbara, California
United States

Over four decades ago, America made an unconscious choice: We let our technological innovation leave many of our family farms behind. Today, the disappearance of the American farmer endangers our food supply, but there's a better way. In this TEDx Salon Conversation, we delve into the urgent narrative of America's agricultural evolution, confronting the critical challenges that threaten the backbone of our nation's food supply.

Through a blend of personal anecdotes and expert insights, this discussion will explore the intricate dance between tradition and innovation in farming, the silent crisis of disappearing family farms, and the visionary solutions required to safeguard our agricultural future. Join us as we navigate the complexities of sustaining rural communities, revitalizing the farming industry, and ensuring food security for future generations in a conversation that promises to redefine our relationship with the land and our food.

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1482 E Valley Road, Suite 466
Santa Barbara, California, 93108
United States
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Speakers

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Brian Reisinger

Rural Author and Columnist
Brian Reisinger grew up on a family farm and lives to tell the hidden stories of rural America—and how they affect the rest of the country. Reisinger has been published in USA Today, Newsweek, Yahoo News, and more. His first book, Land Rich, Cash Poor, reveals the untold history of the disappearing American farmer. He lives with his wife in Moraga, Calif., and helps lead Midwestern-based Platform Communications, splitting time between California and his family’s farm in Wisconsin.

Organizing team

Mark
Sylvester

Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Organizer