TERRA
MADRE
World Meeting of Food Communities
Turin, 20-23 October 2004
An alternative to the current industrial food production system exists: one where food quality and variety are valued, rural regions thrive, and links between producers and consumers are strong.
Terra Madre established a forum for those who seek to grow, raise, catch, create, distribute and promote food in ways that respect the environment, defend human dignity and protect the health of consumers.
Terra Madre has been a gathering of an unprecedented scale, drawing 5000 people from dozens of nations. All participants were members of a 'Food Community' - which means they are part of a chain of production, linked by a common product, ethnic identity, region, history, or approach.
Terra Madre was conceived to rediscover the links that connect the primary producer to the vendor: the grain grower, the baker, and the bread shop.
Participants in Terra Madre met to exchange ideas and solutions about how to promote a healthy, dynamic, and diverse food system.
Terra Madre took place in Turin at Palazzo del Lavoro. The programme included two days of plenary sessions and two days devoted to 61 tematic meetings: the Earth Workshops.
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