Tasting the Future Assembly

Katy attended the Tasting the Future Assembly representing YFM UK at this workshop of fantastically passionate people. With the Open Space format in use Katy hosted an 'Social and Cultural Health through FOOD!' open space which was well attended and inspiring to see that lots of people are concerned with this intrinsic connection. YFM UK is looking forward to the next Tasting the Future event.

Here are a few words from #ttf changemaker Niamh Carey about the day.

A theme of creativity was set for the day with an inspiring opening song from musician and social activist Luke Concannon.

This theme was continued in the subsequent open space session, which began with a beautiful metaphor borrowed from the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai. She asks us to think of ourselves as hummingbirds, trying to put out a forest fire. That no matter how small the drop of water

we can carry, it is a significant contribution and if we all help, we can put out the fire.

Participants posed questions that represented the burning issues they were working on, or where they

required the help of other humming birds! Questions flew up and we quickly had 18 sessions posted and

the room went to work. The ensuing conversations tackled a diverse range of issues facing us in the transition to a sustainable food future. These included: supply chains, climate !iendly beef, urban agriculture, business models, sharing, supermarkets, GMOs, biodiversity, hubs & possibilities, sustainable food for everyone, food waste, food mapping, working together for systems change, getting people to act, connection and sustainability as a starting point for innovation.

It was inspiring to see people helping each other with their enquiries and challenges. Participants really enjoyed meeting each other and collaborating: “Great to be part of a community of people who do what they believe”, “Sharing ideas that I believe in” “Inspiration - so much going on”.