David McKenzie

Freelance food writer, activist and farmhand

I am interested in what people eat, ate, and will eat. Including myself.

As a roaming writer, activist and researcher, my interests are in food: how it is produced, how it is consumed, and how it is used, abused, and percieved.

How we connect with (and share) what we eat is fundamental, but varied, across different continents, cultures, and time periods. I have been exploring this idea around the world for the past ten years.

Testimonials

David is a very creative and engaged writer. He has a strong passion and deep knowledge regarding food, and a knack for finding a unique perspective when writing about it.
Theresa Patzschke, Contemporary Food Lab

David is a writer who we have come to rely upon in the Slow Food International communications office for excellent, thoughtful articles collected during his travels around the world.
Giles Robinson, Slow Food International

I would recommend David for his determination and the joy he has for his work. His writing skills are impressive, and he is able to catch the reader's attention with his simple but attractive writing style.
Valentina Gritti, Slow Food Youth Network

We would highly recommend David to anyone wanting organic, factually accurate content, written with a huge amount of fresh energy and attitude, and always hitting all the key points.
Shane McKay, Pelorus Eco Adventures

David possesses comprehensive, multi-faceted knowledge spanning beyond the mainstream, which he is able to apply confidently and expertly in practical circumstances. He continually impressed us in terms of quality and quantity, and he showed an extremely high level of reliability.
Philip Heather, Quandoo