The Trueman Show Marcel van Silfhout over macht, media en de manipulatie van ons voedsel | The Trueman Show #249
Oct 30, 2025
Marcel van Silfhout, a former investigative journalist and now a food sovereignty advocate, shares his journey from the pressures of media to the grounding life of farming. He discusses the alarming decline of journalism's integrity and the vital connection between food autonomy and personal freedom. Marcel also emphasizes the importance of local grain production, seed sovereignty, and community engagement in creating resilient food systems. With a wealth of insights, he highlights the flavors of heritage grains and critiques modern technocratic trends.
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From Burnout To Farming
- Marcel left investigative journalism after burnout and bought land to farm, starting with one hectare in 2017.
- He built a local grain-to-bakery-brewery chain to regain control over food and meaning in life.
Local Food Restores Sovereignty
- Marcel argues modern food systems concentrate power and reduce local sovereignty, making regions vulnerable.
- He views rebuilding short, local food chains as essential to community autonomy and resilience.
Building A Regional Grain Network
- Marcel describes building a regional system: 34 growers, 8 bakers, 4 brewers and multiple mills to form a short grain chain.
- He highlights awards, local festivals and strong taste as evidence the approach works.