Before the Grocery Store: Understanding the Value of Food | Sophia Forstmann | TEDxTheMastersSchool

In this TEDx Talk, Sophia Forstmann considers food consciousness and the importance behind appreciating one’s food. Forstmann believes that understanding the origins of food creates both an awareness and understanding of the privilege of harvesting both plants and animals. Her goal is to spark curiosity and to encourage people to ask questions about the sources of their food, the “system of food,” and various types of food. Sophia Forstmann has always had a passion for sustainability and is a vice president of The Masters School’s environmental club, EFFECT. For the past six years, Forstmann has volunteered, taken classes and interned at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. During her freshman year of high school, Forstmann and two of her peers started the zero-waste initiative at Masters. She was nominated to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment, taking place in June 2019, and will be a delegate for the state of New York. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx