London grower Darren Springer reports back from his trip to US
Once upon a time Detroit was a thriving city centre and home to both the motor and music industries game changing players. During the 50’s and 60’s they dominated their specific fields of play. Nicknamed the Motor City and Motown, Detroit was the home to the “Big Three” US automobile companies Ford, General Motors and Chrysler and the music powerhouse Motown Records.
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Our Communities, Our Land- No to MIPIM!
The world’s largest property fair MIPIM is coming to the UK 15-17th of October. In response to a call-out for statements of solidarity we have replied:
We the Community Food Growers Network fully support the UK MIPIM protest “Say No to MIPIM: Our communities are not for sale!”…
UK Food Sovereignty: Land & Affordable food for All! Where: The Great Seed Festival Garden Museum, 5, Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB When: 11th October, 2014 2pm (1 hour) – – – – – What does ‘food sovereignty’ mean? Where did the movement come from? The UK Food Sovereignty Movement and the Community Food Growers…
Family Farmers United vs Agri-Business FC The ‘Food Sovereignty Football Match’ has been called by the Landworkers’ Alliance as part of World Food Day: Via Campesina’s global day of action. Across Europe 20% of farms get 80% of subsidies. In 2013 more than 900 UK based landowners and agri-businesses received more than £150,000 in payments,…