{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Creative Potential","title":"Making a Stand AGAINST Food Injustice","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2326,"description":"In this episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker interviews Jøn Kent, co-founder of Sanctuary Farms and president of Sacred Spaces. They discuss the importance of food sovereignty and justice, the need for composting, and how these efforts can revitalize communities. \n\nJøn shares his personal journey from acting to community activism, explaining the significance of local governance and community land trusts in addressing historical disadvantages. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of composting in reducing environmental harm and advocates for community involvement and sustainable practices.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nFood Sovereignty and Justice: Jøn Kent highlights the importance of empowering communities to control their food systems, addressing inequities, and fostering resilience.\nComposting's Role: Composting is emphasized as a crucial tool for reducing environmental harm, enriching soil, and promoting sustainability.\nRevitalizing Communities: Initiatives like local governance, community land trusts, and sustainable practices can address historical disadvantages and create stronger, more equitable communities.\nPersonal Journey: Jøn shares his transition from acting to community activism, illustrating how personal growth and passion can drive impactful change.\nCommunity Involvement: The episode underscores the need for collective efforts to build sustainable systems and prioritize environmental stewardship.\n\nQUOTES\n\n\"We knew we wanted to do something that was going to be a benefit to society—both people and the environment—and also, how do we put food on the table? Because usually those two things are not aligned. Either you're helping people and making no money, or you're helping yourself and harming society.\"\n\"Not everything needs to be new and cutting-edge. Composting isn’t innovative—it’s old. But it’s necessary. Sometimes the simplest practices are the ones that can make the biggest difference.\"\n\"We’re the only species creating things...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wQHXtVvM2Ap7OOmVjRg729SL3dIKcyuqPPRqz-10BxY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZmFh/Y2EwYTM4OTI3OWM2/ODVmMWY1MmQxZGRi/YWMyMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}