Collaborate for the Future with New Allies Video Activities Discussion Guide:
FOOD THE TALKING FARM Building a healthy food system to orevitalize rural and urban communities
CITY FARM Tapping synergy between local growers and an international collective
Watch these video segments about local food systems to find out how Chicago-area organizations are creating a more sustainable region that values its natural heritage and prioritizes a better quality of life for all. Then, use the discussion questions to compare the examples you’ve seen, and learn more about five common concerns that link social and environmental issues in these organizations’ work: climate change, youth development, arts/creative practices, health and food, and economic development. Discover how these innovative approaches to sustainability can inspire your own work, organizational partnerships, and visions for the future!
Discussion Questions 1. The Talking Farm and City Farm are very different enterprises, but both are focused on sustainability. Which of the New Allies’ common concerns are they addressing in their work? Which particular social and environmental issues are linked through these common concerns? 2. The City Farm video segment highlights a challenge, connections, and a result. Identify a similar challenge for the Talking Farm and describe how developing connections helped them find solutions. What are some differences and similarities in how these two groups addressed their challenges? 3. A sustainable region is one where both people and nature thrive. How has your understanding of sustainability changed after watching these videos? Brainstorm three ways to implement what you’ve learned about sustainability to your own work, school, or community.