Sustainable Food Movements and Gastronomy Innovations
IN THIS LESSON
Bringing Farm to Fork to Life in Local Communities
Lector: Zuzana Palkova
The Farm to Fork strategy focuses on building fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly food systems. This course breaks down how the concept works in practice—from strengthening local supply chains to creating authentic food experiences for tourism and community development. Learners explore key challenges such as limited market access, weak visibility, digitization gaps, and supply-chain fragilities, as highlighted in the presentation .
The course introduces practical methods to support local producers, improve infrastructure, and build partnerships between farms, food businesses, and tourism actors. Participants also learn how innovation and heritage interact in local food systems: how traditional ingredients, stories, and skills can be protected while adapting to modern needs.
A major part of the session focuses on the role of food heritage, food scouting, and community-based storytelling, offering tools to document unique local products, understand their history, and design engaging Farm to Fork experiences for visitors. Learners leave with a clear understanding of how Farm to Fork principles strengthen local economies, empower communities, and create sustainable, high-value food tourism.
Case study: Talamua
This video introduces Talamua, a Samoan agritourism initiative that combines sustainable agriculture, local food production, and community-based tourism. The case highlights practical links between the Farm to Fork approach, environmental responsibility, and the creation of added value for rural communities through agritourism.
The example is presented as an inspirational good practice for students, practitioners, and policymakers interested in sustainable rural development and agritourism models in the Pacific context.
Case study: Ifieleele
This video presents Ifieleele Farm, a Samoan family-based farm focused on sustainable food production, local value chains, and environmentally responsible farming practices. The case illustrates how small-scale agriculture can support food security, preserve local knowledge, and contribute to rural livelihoods while respecting natural ecosystems.
The example is relevant for students, academics, and practitioners interested in sustainable agritourism, Farm to Fork principles, and practical models of rural development in the Pacific context.