First Exeter Food Network Mezze Seminar

The four speakers, their topics, and brief abstracts appear below. Presentations will be short (7-8 minutes), followed by time for discussion. 

• Prof. Anni Vanhatalo (Human Physiology): Title TBA
• Dr. Laura Colomboi (Management Studies): Scaling Post-Growth Organisations – Insights from Italian Social Agricultural Cooperatives. 

  This presentation will explore the Italian approach to social farming, known as Agricoltura Sociale, and how Social Agricultural Cooperatives (SACs) serve as examples of post-growth organizations. We will discuss strategies for scaling the impact of SACs, emphasizing diverse and synergistic approaches that promote human and ecological flourishing. 

• Dr. Paul Cleave (Rural Policy Research): Devon’s Evolving Food History 
  Devon’s food has a long and evolving history entwined with its landscape, climate, and people. It is a narrative embracing horticulture, farming, fishing, and hospitality. The food eaten in the farmhouses and cottages tells a story of unpretentious dishes which used local, seasonal produce and appealed to its visitors. Whether Clovelly Herrings, cheese, or a cream tea, Devon’s food history teaches us much about the county’s culture and traditions.