Learning Journeys
Learning Journeys are opportunities for participants to learn together from a range of large and small farming systems and business leaders. The Sustainable Food Lab has refined a learning journey methodology over the past dozen years, widely acclaimed and copied because participants consistently learn more together than would be possible individually. Check our events page for information about upcoming Learning Journeys or contact us to learn how your organization might benefit from a Learning Journey.
2019: Canada & US
On June 17th the Food Lab welcomed over 20 food and beverage professionals to Quebec, Canada, for a learning journey to dairy farms on both sides of the U.S./Canada border. This exploration of differences across the border arose from a crisis in U.S. dairy: financial hardship, suicides, and farmers ending their businesses. Cabot Cheese, part of…
2018: Mexico
The Learning Journeys are a crucial part of the Sustainable Food Lab’s annual Leadership Summit. The 2018 summit focused on coffee in Chiapas, Mexico and on water use in Bajio, Mexico. Learning Journey 1: Chiapas, Mexico Southern Mexico, and the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, are known for their biodiversity and their diverse systems of…
2017: Iowa Corn Belt
On June 26, a diverse group of companies with an interest in the long-term resilience of U.S. corn and soy production journeyed together to hear the latest science and see first hand from farmers where the opportunities and challenges lie. Our shared goal is to maintain and improve soils and productivity as new knowledge is…
2016: Kenya & Tanzania
The Sustainable Food Lab hosted three concurrent Learning Journeys as part of its Annual Leadership Summit in Arusha, Tanzania. The Learning Journeys provided first-hand experiences with diverse farmers, companies, and development organizations that informed learning and discussions on sustainable agriculture and sustainable sourcing. Learning Journey #1: Arusha, Tanzania Agriculture is the main economic activity of the…
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