Food Democracy

Want to become a more active food citizen? Want to have more of a say in our food system?

Note these events will now be held over 3 Wednesday evenings - 29th Nov, 6th Dec & 13th Dec.

Then join us for this series of three interactive workshops focusing on individual, community and regional action within the food system. Co-hosted by the Food Embassy and Port Environment Centre, we're exiting to be bringing you 3 amazing guest speakers. The sessions will be packed full of informative content, practical skills, and take-home resources for you to use in the workshop and beyond. Plus there will be lots of time to workshop and contribute to the conversation.

A light snack, tea and coffee will be provided.

Be inspired, be challenged but most of all be changed.

Food Democracy #1: Food Democracy at a Community Level (Wed 29 Nov, 7pm-9pm)

For the first of three workshops, our special guest is Annemarie Brookman from The Food Forest. Farmer, educator and activist for community permaculture and someone who continues to create a resilient food system alongside her community. Created in partnership with her husband, Graham, the Food Forest is a permaculture farm and learning centre that highlights how home and land can be managed sustainably and profitably. You can also find Annemarie at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market.

Food Democracy #2: Food Democracy at an Individual Level (Wed 6 Dec, 7pm-9pm)

For the second workshop, our special guest is Vicki Rich, permaculture expert, experienced gardener and community development advocate. Vicki will share her passion for urban permaculture, food sovereignty and her story of becoming a food citizen and climate advocate to support a more resilient food system.

We will also be covering content specific to defining Food Democracy and its attributes.

Food Democracy #3: Food Democracy at a Regional Level (Wed 13 Dec, 7pm-9pm)

Emily Jenke is the third speaker. Emily owns and runs democracyCo – a specialist deliberative engagement company who’s mission is to raise the voices of citizens in our system of democracy. She also runs a farm at Langhorne Creek and has worked in agriculture and lived regionally all of her working life. She will share some examples of citizens working together at regional levels – to enhance and protect their futures.

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• Workshop #1 - Wednesday evening - 29 November, 7pm - 9pm (Food Democracy at a Community Level)
• Workshop #2 - Wednesday evening - 6 December, 7pm - 9pm (Food Democracy at an Individual Level)
• Workshop #3 - Wednesday evening - 13 December, 7pm - 9pm (Food Democracy at a Regional Level)
  

We encourage you to attend all 3 sessions. However a limited number of tickets are also available for single sessions.

Ticket prices:

• All three workshops - $40
• All three workshops - $25 (concession / unwaged / student)
  
• Single workshop ticket - $15 each 
• First Nations - free

* We recognise that it has been a tough few years and anyone is welcome to purchase a concession ticket if needed *

This workshop series is supported by the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

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For event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide.

We also operate with a City of Port Adelaide Enfield Living Environment Grant and funding from the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi
It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.