Growing food reveals our lack of knowledge about the natural world. Leaves curl up and turn yellow, and seedlings disappear due to nocturnal visits by slugs. Commercial farmers turned to chemical solutions to tackle this issue, but the disadvantages associated with fertilisers, pesticides, and packaging have become apparent. Although these quick fixes have assisted in the short-term production and distribution of food, the long-term consequences of soil degradation, water pollution, species loss, and human health impacts are the tragic legacy of food pollution. Join us to discuss the actions needed to stop food pollution