During the hour, we examined how Empire shaped what we eat, grow and value today. Corinne Fowler highlighted links between colonial wealth, enclosure, and the countryside’s racialised history, while Naomi Terry shared research from Jumping Fences on the experiences of global majority farmers. Themes included rural racism, structural barriers to land access, and the need for reparative justice through land redistribution, health equity and education. The session emphasised reconnecting communities with land, valuing traditional knowledge, and creating inclusive spaces for food growing as a pathway to healing, justice, and a fairer food system.
The webinar was brought to you by Culture Roots Collective, Roots to Work and Eating Better. More webinars coming this autumn.
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