Keynote Speech by Olivier De Schutter from the Oxford Real Farming Conference

Iowa’s environmental crisis has policy leaders and farmers challenging corporate agriculture.

So to wrap up a rather rambling accounting for this holiday, eat what you feel represents your ties to your people and your traditions. In none of these stories is there any requirement to eat green bean casserole… The goal is being grateful together whatever is on the table before us.

By harnessing the collective power of cities, rural communities and European policymakers, we can build a food system that benefits everyone.