A Snack’s Journey from the Farm to Your Mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl | TED
In the TED talk titled “A Snack’s Journey from the Farm to Your Mouth” by Aruna Rangachar Pohl, the audience is taken on a journey through the process of how a simple snack like a biscuit travels from the farm to your mouth. The talk begins with introducing Devaraj Bai, a small wheat farmer in the arid state of Gujarat, India. Through a series of steps involving harvesting, milling, mixing, baking, and transportation, the wheat from Devaraj’s farm eventually ends up as a biscuit for sale in the same villages.
However, the talk sheds light on the hidden costs and inefficiencies behind this process, revealing the environmental and social impact of industrial agriculture. Aruna Rangachar Pohl shares her experiences working with small farmers and indigenous communities across India to promote natural farming practices and sustainable development.
By highlighting the success stories of small farmer cooperatives like Saudati Farmer Producer Company, Aruna showcases how a community-based approach to farming can lead to economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and healthier food production. Ultimately, the talk emphasizes the importance of supporting green production and consumption practices to create a more equitable and sustainable food system for all.
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