Building a Transparent and Regenerative Food System with Shawn Kemp of the Non-GMO Project
S2, E44
Host: Joni Kindwall-Moore
Guest: Shawn Kemp
In this episode, Joni Kindwall-Moore sits down with Shawn Kemp, the Non-GMO Project's Information Systems Renewal Officer, to discuss the intersection of technology, regeneration, and community building in transforming the food system. Shawn shares his unique upbringing in an off-grid environment and how it shaped his passion for sustainable food systems. He also explains the project's modernization efforts to enhance transparency and trust within the food supply chain.
Shawn also introduces the Food Integrity Collective, a new initiative that goes beyond non-GMO verification to address broader issues like nutrient density, packaging, and the treatment of workers in food production. The conversation dives into the importance of decentralization in building trust, technology's role in scaling these efforts, and the challenges of balancing transparency, cost, and accessibility for small producers.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Shawn Kemp's journey from a sustainable upbringing to a career in technology and food systems.
- How the Non-GMO Project is using technology to empower communities with data on food integrity.
- The concept of decentralization and its importance in building trust in food systems.
- Introduction to the Food Integrity Collective and its goals for a more holistic approach to food systems.
- The challenges of balancing transparency, cost, and access, particularly for small producers.
- How technology can help ensure more transparency in the food system without driving up costs.
- The importance of community in validating food practices and building trust at a local level.
Resources Mentioned:
- Non-GMO Project
- Food Integrity Collective
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