Changing Food Systems: Communicating Negative Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture
Turning the tide from exploitive, industrial systems to agroecological ones
As feeding the world and caring for the environment feel increasingly at odds with each other, it’s crucial to elevate the voices of experts who explore how we can do both. Now more than ever, we need leaders who can effectively communicate a path forward and who can push for systemic change. The innovative, new COMPASS Changing Food Systems program offers the opportunity for researchers in the field of industrial animal farming in developing countries to grow their communication skills and forge a path for strategic, enduring change in this emerging field.
Program participants will build valuable skills and have access to a variety of tools and support that will help them achieve their goals. Through 1:1 virtual coaching and group programming, they will develop a customized plan to pursue strategic change with the support of COMPASS facilitators. This intensive, individualized support can launch participants from thinking about an idea to making it happen.
The COMPASS Changing Food Systems program welcomes applicants from across the globe, from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, at different career stages, and with different goals. Program participants will have one thing in common: a commitment to turning the tide from exploitive, industrial systems to agroecological ones that prioritize the wellbeing of people, animals, and environment.
Through this program, participants will amplify the impact of their work and reimagine food production as just, sustainable, and compassionate to create a thriving future for all.
About the Program
Program Overview
Over the course of this virtual program, we will help you build your technical communication skills and cultivate strategic thinking that leads to real change. The COMPASS Changing Food Systems program is rooted in the idea that dedicated, strategic coaching by trained experts can inspire thoughtful, effective action. In addition to individualized coaching sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect with other participants during skill-building events and online social gatherings.
- Strategic Communication: Learn to effectively frame and share their message, engage in meaningful, productive dialogue, and productively navigate differences
- Science for Society: Develop pathways for your work to better serve society, including identifying levers of change, cultivating networks, and engaging in meaningful collaborations
- Meaningful Relationships: Build mutually supportive connections with fellow participants as you do the hard work to make your vision a reality
Program Schedule
For the success of the program and each individual, participants are expected to attend the key events outlined below:
- Group kickoff call and introduction session
- Meet fellow participants
- Outline the program content and structure
- Walk participants through introductory goal-setting for the program (and beyond)
- 3 hour Virtual Message Box workshop (we will offer multiple sessions in order to accommodate participant schedules and locations)
- Coaching with COMPASS facilitators. You can expect to receive at least 10 hours of 1:1, synchronous coaching, as well as asynchronous feedback.
- Small group collaborative sessions based on shared research topics and/or goals
- (Optional) Participation in COMPASS open enrollment workshops focused on a variety of communication topics
About Us
The COMPASS Changing Food Systems: Communicating Negative Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture program is designed and facilitated by COMPASS staff. This program is funded through private donations and philanthropic contributions.
Learn more about COMPASS.