11-Year-Old Explains His Take On The Food System (Video)




11-year-old Birke Baehr has "discovered the dark side of the industrialized food system." And he explains it so simply in this five-minute talk at TEDx.

Birke says he used to want to be a pro football player, but now wants to be an organic farmer. He also says that he "likes eating baked kale chips" and that "we can pay the farmer or we can pay the hospital." But his best line might be his closing statement: "Next time you're at the grocery store, think local, choose organic, know your farmer, and know your food."
Get inspired by this amazing 11-year-old!

Source: www.mindbodygreen.com
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Joanna commented on 13-Oct-2010 07:49 PM5 out of 5 stars
Truly lovely how we start to change our options.I like that!
Monica Ledlie commented on 13-Oct-2010 08:02 PM5 out of 5 stars
How amazingly refreshing = well done :) Now the word needs to be spread to all the pre-teens and teenagers all over.
This has left a huge smile on my face..............:) x

Monica :)
Anonymous commented on 13-Oct-2010 08:12 PM5 out of 5 stars
Sometimes the only solution to a backwards world is the thinking of the next generation. This boy proves that hope is not lost, and we can get back to a healthy and sustainable way of living, one day at a time. Well done :)
Laurie commented on 13-Oct-2010 08:19 PM5 out of 5 stars
great!!!
Shu-Lin commented on 13-Oct-2010 09:31 PM5 out of 5 stars
We need more people like Birke Baehr! He is speaking my kind of passion for having a more beautiful world, which I believe that every one of us deserves to live in. I think that we all have compassion towards both every living and non living thing. For some reason or other, we have lost our true nature towards Mother Earth. We need to learn how to return to our earthy nature, so we all can be blessed as long as we live. Living in a Heaven like is every human being's birth right! We all only live once, why not to give ourselves a best chance to truly learn what a real living is about?! I love the video! Bravo!!

Corinne GOUGET commented on 13-Oct-2010 11:27 PM5 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC KID !
Those children will save this poor planet !
This boy is so brave and clever ! If only all the children could thnk like him !

BRAVO !
From Corinne GOUGET in France
www.santeendanger.net
RL commented on 13-Oct-2010 11:56 PM5 out of 5 stars
GREAT STUFF!
Anonymous commented on 13-Oct-2010 11:58 PM5 out of 5 stars
I could not have said it better myself! I hope he follows his dream to become an organic farmer and keeps on speaking this message all over to kids & adults :-)
Anonymous commented on 14-Oct-2010 12:07 AM5 out of 5 stars
WOW - what stage presence for such a young lad - "out of the mouths of babes" - we need to listen to this boy and disregard age as a factor to understanding knowledge!!!!! He knows what he's talking about. Makes you understand why you need fresh stuff and good quality vitamins for what our store bought food is missing
caring person commented on 14-Oct-2010 01:31 AM5 out of 5 stars
Great message from a great kid. Tell him to stop pumping his arms up and down aimlessly, it's distracting, and looks like someone told him to use his arms. Otherwise, Great!!!!!
Carolyn commented on 14-Oct-2010 01:35 AM5 out of 5 stars
Go Birke!!! Great message and so true.
Marli Johnson commented on 14-Oct-2010 04:27 AM5 out of 5 stars
This is AWESOME! Burke, thank you so much for taking time to put together this amazing and powerful presentation. Keep up the great work!
Sophie commented on 14-Oct-2010 06:25 AM5 out of 5 stars
So inspiring - it really impinged as I'm not always so observant of what I buy!! Thanks Burke I'll be sending this link to my girl's school here in the UK ;)
Alice Zaharian commented on 14-Oct-2010 06:31 AM5 out of 5 stars
Wow what an amazing intelligent 11 yr old child. He is much smarter than ur average adult. I applaud his parents for homeschooling him and being attentive and encouraging their kids to get out there and not be afraid. It also helps he has a nutritious diet which makes for a healthier brain functions.
Anonymous commented on 14-Oct-2010 08:45 AM5 out of 5 stars
powerful message to us all.
kath commented on 15-Oct-2010 09:15 AM5 out of 5 stars
Makes me cry watch this kid...Great Kid, but will many listen to him>>
ADove commented on 15-Oct-2010 03:20 PM5 out of 5 stars
KUDOS....if you don't look for a local organic farmer after listening to this young man, you must be deaf.

Well done Birke, keep up the good work and best of luck with your farm!

Paul commented on 15-Oct-2010 05:34 PM5 out of 5 stars
I think this kids onto something!!
Christine commented on 20-Oct-2010 12:08 PM5 out of 5 stars
Birke your fighting a fine fight. I'm so proud of you. I can tell you worked very hard at becoming such a dynamic speaker! I will read your books...lol
Carolyn commented on 20-Oct-2010 12:14 PM5 out of 5 stars
This is great! And I love the fact that its coming from a child's mouth. Everyone needs to wake up and make a change!
Viktor commented on 21-Oct-2010 02:49 AM5 out of 5 stars
I think the most important message of Birke's presentation is that we need to spread these ideas around us, ignoring the sometimes disapproving looks and get everyone around to THINK. People just don't think in their everyday marathon. Make them stop, take a break and think. I work with kids in the same area of interest and they got really inspired by Birke. THANK YOU!
Anonymous commented on 22-Oct-2010 02:06 AM5 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT!
Sandra commented on 23-Oct-2010 11:32 AM5 out of 5 stars
I am thrilled to see this. Perhaps there is hope for our future.
Meagan Webber commented on 25-Oct-2010 03:50 AM5 out of 5 stars
I'm a sixteen year old who is in almost the exact situation Birke is in except I'm a vegan. When I found out almost everything I'd been taught about food was a lie to make money, I decided to change my habits and I will forever be that way. After seeing this I want to start some sort of movement along with other kids who know the truth because all the lies and crap (literally) that go into the food industry need to be stopped now.
Chris Fallon commented on 17-Nov-2010 08:35 AM5 out of 5 stars
That kid will go far AND live a healthy life !!!
Anonymous commented on 22-Nov-2010 06:22 AM1 out of 5 stars
Muppet on a string. Where's Michale Pollan holding the strings?

Hey kid, where's the facts you base your talk on? You want to be a farmer, Congratulations! Now go get your fingers dirty and learn in the real world.
YAMA commented on 23-Nov-2010 02:37 PM5 out of 5 stars
Well done!
bev danusis commented on 24-Jun-2011 06:36 AM5 out of 5 stars
What a kid and he deliver this important message with HEART! I am proud of him and also his amazing parents! I have please that the world is getting to hear this crucial message from a young gentleman!
Anonymous commented on 17-Nov-2011 05:15 AM2 out of 5 stars
I don't disagree with the message, but I really resent manipulating children to grab people's attention.
Anonymous commented on 17-Nov-2011 05:58 AM1 out of 5 stars
It sounds like he has been forced to learn this speech by someone, who could that be considering he is home schooled, mmmmm.
Debra commented on 14-Feb-2012 05:30 AM5 out of 5 stars
Wow. Some people are mean when they comment. The facts he stated were true. Watch Food inc. And as far as being brainwashed... I brainwash my kids everyday to eat healthy. But you can tell this kids as found a passion. I would like to make a constructive
critisism to help your audience connect with you. Careful what you do with your hands. Try to be aware of them. Other than that you rock!
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