Rare food and landscapes. Bicycle journey through peasant agriculture

“Rare Food and Landscapes” is a travel diary exploring peasant agriculture—a personal journey of reconnection between farming, landscapes, and food, an attempt to reclaim a rural memory that, to some extent, belongs to us all. A solo journey through areas that are not necessarily picturesque but are at the heart of environmental, economic, and cultural transformations, which risk making landscapes increasingly uniform and unremarkable—just like the food we eat.

During the lecture, the author will recount a month-long bicycle journey to discover unique and often overlooked farming realities, highlighting sustainable agricultural practices and rare treasures that define the Italian territory. The goal is to offer an intimate and in-depth perspective on how the connection between food and place can tell stories of resilience, culture, and innovation.