SantaBarbaraSalon
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Theme: Rethinking Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

February 5, 2025
4:00pm - 4:30pm PST
(UTC -8hrs)
Santa Barbara, California
United States
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are available.

Discover how Shiv Shakti, founder of Shakti Farm Design, is transforming the future of food through innovative greenhouse systems and sustainable practices. Explore how cutting-edge designs tackle urgent challenges like food insecurity, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability, empowering communities to grow fresh, local produce year-round.

In this interactive session, Shiv will share real-world successes and actionable strategies for reducing carbon footprints, conserving energy, and building resilience against a changing climate. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a rallying cry for a greener, healthier future.
Whether you’re an environmental advocate, agricultural innovator, or simply curious about how food systems can evolve, this event promises inspiration and practical solutions to help you make an impact.

Don’t miss your chance to join a movement redefining sustainability from the ground up.

TEDxSantaBarbaraSalon - Virtual Event
1482 E Valley Road, Suite 466
Santa Barbara, California, 93108
United States
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Speakers

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Shiv Shakti

Founder
Shiv Shakti is the founder of Shakti Farm Design and a leader in sustainable food systems. With over a decade as a navigation officer, Shiv combines discipline and a passion for sustainability to transform how we grow food. His work integrates energy-efficient greenhouse designs, permaculture, and community-driven solutions to address food security, climate resilience, and sustainability. Shakti Farm Design’s achievements include optimizing resources, enhancing plant vitality, and reducing carbon footprints. Notable projects include school-based greenhouses for year-round food production and sustainability education. Shiv’s designs conserve water, improve climate resilience, and empower communities with scalable solutions. Shiv inspires organizations to embrace sustainable practices through his work, proving technology and nature can harmonize to address global challenges.

Organizing team

Mark
Sylvester

Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Organizer