Tag: agriculture

We are recruiting a Membership Development Coordinator

The Community Food Growers Network is recruiting a Membership Development Coordinator  to support the Network in developing the skills and capacity of our members to be more sustainable, resilient and entrepreneurial. The role is 2 days per week for 8 months, £23,660 pro rata (£6,309 take home, £13 per hour) To apply, please submit your application…

UK Food Sovereignty Movement Gathering: Programme Highlights + Info

 

Highlights of the gathering 23rd – 26th October 2015

  • There will be international speakers from Mozambique, Uganda and Spain.
  • Local hosts Incredible Edible Todmorden will be introducing us to their project and offering workshops, workaways and tours.
  • Joined by speakers from the Bakers Union (the union at the heart of the fast food rights movement in the UK), the Land Workers Alliance, Community Supported Agriculture UK and a range of other organisations fighting for a better food system.
  • The Real Junk Food Project will be running a communal cooking session (using waste and surplus food from the local area)
  • Entertainment, bar and dancing

Time for food sovereignty (priority)

London Community Food Map online

Community gardens are everywhere in London- spaces in the city where people learn new skills, meet friends, complete trainings and qualifications, and enjoy wildlife and plants in an ever-expanding built-up urban environment. Their popularity shows the potential and need for food systems in the city that work with people and nature to produce fresh, nutritious…