American poet and farmer Gary Snyder writes of the interconnectedness and interdependence of the food chain. He says, “To acknowledge that each of us at the table will eventually be part of the meal is not just being ‘realistic.’ It is allowing the sacred to enter and accepting the sacramental aspect of our shaky temporary personal being.” In this episode, we explore the ways in which a growing consciousness is developing around food, based on ideas of reverence, and gratitude.

How have the people who care for the animals that feed us – both in life and in death – changed during this time of crisis? How has the way they understand the future of food been altered by the pandemic, and their own responses to it? How do they see their own place in that future? Who Feeds Us? is a celebration of these key workers, a thank you and a call to action – so we don’t forget just how ‘key’ they are.

Featuring:

Dean Wright: https://www.ballyliskofarmagh.com/

Muhsen Hassanin: https://abrahamshalalmeat.com/

John Martin Tulloch: https://www.tasteofshetland.com/producers/island-fish-shetland-ltd

Farmerama.co

Producer: Phil Smith

Executive Producers: Jo Barratt, Katie Revell, Abby Rose

Community Collaborators: Zain Dada, Col Gordon, Fern Towers

Artwork: Hannah Grace https://www.hgraceoc.com/

Music: Michael O'Neil

Project Manager: Olivia Oldham

PR & Comms: Fran Bailey, Kate Lam, Elma Glasgow, Nancy Brownlow

Who Feeds Us? is possible thanks to the Farming the Future COVID Response Fund. We’re very grateful to The A Team Foundation, the Roddick Foundation, Thirty Percy and the Samworth Foundation for providing the funds to make this project happen.