“Stand in Your Authority. And the Only Way You Can Do That Is to Know What You Know,” Says Toni Tipton-Martin

Toni Tipton-Martin discusses the contributions of historical Black culinary professionals, her latest cookbook, and importance of rigor and discipline to becoming who you are.

Transformative change cannot be done alone, says filmmaker Raj Patel

“Collectively, we have to get with the idea that we’re living on the same planet as everybody else, and we can’t go around trashing it,” says Patel.

“Agriculture is where nature and culture meet,” says pioneering artist and chef Jim Denevan

Denevan’s creations are a practice in the ever-changing, temporal nature of life, as well as the interconnection of all eaters. Both his art and dinners emphasize​​ the need for collaboration between eaters and the environment.

“To help the planet and the Earth, it’s all about connection,” says Adrian Grenier

Grenier’s new documentary series Earth Speed aims to show how both personal development and environmental innovations can contribute to a better world by connecting viewers to stories of the land.

Vital Farms: “We’re aligned around something much bigger than selling eggs”

At the Future of Food @ SXSW, Jennifer Gregg says companies need to ask what crew members need and rally behind it, rather than telling them what they need.

What Does a Just Food Future Look Like?

At Future of Food at SXSW, food system experts discussed the cultural importance of reviving traditional foodways, the intersection of food, labor, and economic justice, and their visions for an inclusive and just food future.

18 Organizations Leading the Way to a Better Food Future in Austin, Texas

Check out these organizations supporting community gardens, rescuing food, and ensuring Austin resident have enough to eat.

Join Food Tank in Austin at #FutureFoodSXSW. 8 Days. 100 Speakers.

Join Food Tank and our partners for a series of events as we discuss the future of food at SXSW.

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