Food Cycles and Hydrogeological Risk Mitigation. The Kezersrande Natural Farm Project

Abstract

Being at the base of the development of all societies, in so many different levels: food - its culture, production, diffusion, and consumption have a central role in shaping more resilient societies and habitats. This contribution, presenting the Dutch case study of the Nature Farm of Kezersrande, aims to highlight the possibility and the opportunity of exchange between different systems. The design of resilient food cycles is not limited to influencing our society and behaviour, but it also can shape our territories and our cities, in order to achieve both positive ecological results and a wider social integration. The presented project shows the possibility of exchange and integration between a resilient management of hydrogeological risk and a circular and sustainable food production system.