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PROJECT: Good FoodDefining the Good Food DistrictThis episode takes a deep dive into the definition of the Good Food District - what it represents, understanding the regional impacts, and the importance of placemaking within the context of building food sovereignty in food insecure neighborhoods.Hosted by Anthony Avalos, this episode features the illustrious N. Diane Moss and an in-depth interview with the ever impressive Sona Desai, the Co-Executive Director at the San Diego Food System Alliance and currently leads the Local Food Economy Lab. For over 25 years, Sona has been part of the movement to build a more sustainable and equitable food system...2024-12-2046 min
The Leading Voices in FoodDeep Community Connection at the San Diego Food System AllianceToday, we're speaking with leaders of the San Diego Food System Alliance, about their far reaching 10 year vision for a healthier, more sustainable and more just food system in San Diego County. Our guests today are Elly Brown and Sona Desai, co-executive directors of the Alliance, who can speak about how this work is grounded in both community needs and evidence based research. It's an inspiring story of relationships, the transformational potential of food sovereignty and the belief that people can create a better food system when they work together. Welcome to the leading voices and food podcast. 2022-03-2316 min
Spotlight on the CommunityCultivating a Healthier, Sustainable, and More Just Food System in San Diego County.Elly Brown and Sona Desai, Co-Executive Directors for San Diego Food System Alliance, chat about the importance of getting people aligned with food systems and raising awareness of how food is brought to the table. Brown and Desai discuss the Alliance's Food Vision 2030 project and the upcoming inaugural annual gathering on October 22 at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas.Learn more at www.sdfsa.org.2021-10-2127 min
Citizen FarmersTransforming The World Through Food With Sona DesaiIn this Episode, Farmer D and Sona Desai share their passion and experiences on how to harness the power of food systems to regenerate the health of people and the planet. Join Our Community!Show Notes:San Diego Food System AllianceCoastal Roots FarmIntervale CenterAdditional Resources:Citizen Farmers Resources Citizen Farmers BookCredits:Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben BernsteinAudio Editing by Sarah Milligan2021-05-0647 min