Food Quote by Deborah Kesten
““Since we cannot solve the health injuries linked to industrial agriculture with the same mindset that created them, we have to view food and eating in a new way.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Sustainable Food Systems, 2020
We must change our mindset about food because the old industrial agriculture approach caused the problems we now face.
In simple terms: Old thinking causes new food problems; we need a fresh perspective.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a new view on food and eating.
Themes
sustainability
food systems
mindset change
industrial agriculture
environment
Mood
thoughtful
urgent
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal diet choices
- community gardening
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ecology
public health
economics
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals shift their food choices?
- What policies support a new food paradigm?
A Different Perspective
Changing mindset is hard and may face resistance from entrenched interests.
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