Student Involvement and Agricultural School Exchanges for Sustainable Food Systems

Explore the three key ingredients for developing sustainable food systems through social organization in this TEDx talk by Heitor Teixeira. Discover how an interdisciplinary approach, combining biodiversity, ecosystem services, agroecology, and agroforestry systems, can transform our food production methods. Learn from Teixeira's 12 years of experience working with multiple stakeholders to analyze, design, and implement sustainable and multi-functional agroecosystems. Gain insights into connecting science with practice, extension, and education through participatory and innovative methodologies. Understand the importance of soil functions, secondary forest succession, and biodiversity assessments in creating sustainable agricultural practices. Delve into the speaker's practical experience with soil sampling, stakeholder perceptions, and project management to grasp the complexities of developing sustainable food systems.