David Korten on Shaping a Resilient Food Future

The video discusses the unsustainable nature of industrial agriculture and the need for a shift towards local and urban agriculture. It highlights the potential of small-scale farming and the challenges posed by the current food system, including energy dependency and climate change. The video emphasizes grassroots efforts to rebuild local economies and communities, advocating for a move away from Wall Street's influence. It also explores government policy changes supporting local food systems and urban agriculture.

What is a major flaw of the current industrialized agricultural system?

• It reduces the power of global corporations.

• It encourages local food production.

• It relies on sustainable energy sources.

• It separates people from their food sources.

What is a key benefit of urban agriculture as mentioned in the video?

• It requires large plots of land.

• It can produce large amounts of food sustainably.

• It depends heavily on external inputs.

• It is less productive than traditional farming.

What is a potential consequence of the current food system's reliance on energy subsidies?

• Reduced control by global corporations.

• Eventual collapse due to unsustainability.

• Sustainable agricultural practices.

• Increased local food production.

What is the role of YES! Magazine in the transformation towards local economies?

• It focuses on maintaining the status quo.

• It discourages local food systems.

• It highlights grassroots efforts for change.

• It promotes global agribusiness corporations.

What is a critical aspect of the change towards local economies?

• Relying solely on government initiatives.

• Grassroots efforts rebuilding local systems.

• Increasing dependence on Wall Street.

• Focusing only on economic growth.

How are local governments contributing to sustainable practices?

• By aligning with Wall Street interests.

• By supporting only large-scale farms.

• By passing resolutions for zero waste.

• By ignoring urban agriculture.

What societal change is necessary for aligning with sustainable practices?

• Maintaining current political alignments.

• Increasing reliance on global imports.

• Ignoring local community needs.

• Reevaluating our values and needs.