Think inside the right box

By Gunnar Rundgren, Garden Earth

In my talk, I encouraged the participants to think inside the box of Norrbotten for food production. What can actually be produced in a good way on their lands?

Independent thinking: Why local businesses need our support this Christmas

By Lucia Monje-Jelfs, Sustainable Food Trust

So, if you’re planning on celebrating this Christmas – albeit unconventionally – here are some of the reasons why, now more than ever, independent businesses need your support.

Bristol Good Food Films: Growing Food

By the source project, Bristol Food Network

We’re producing a series of films to capture the incredible enthusiasm of people across Bristol for good food. From growing at home to cooking from scratch, stopping food waste to supporting local producers, Bristolians are finding new ways to make our local food system stronger than ever.

COVID-19 Sparks a Rebirth of the Local Farm Movement

By Stephanie Hiller, YES! magazine

Food is fundamental. While farmers have yet to face the full economic impact of this pandemic, their collaborative efforts, along with local grassroots networks, could mark the beginning of a new economy laboring to be born.

What if We Only Ate Food from Local Farms?

By Chris Smaje, Small Farm Future

So, if you’re rich enough to think about these things, I’d commend the opening question as a handy personal resilience health-checker. Are there farms and gardens within walking distance of where you live that can provide for all your food needs, and those of all the other local residents? More to the point if you’re not yourself a farmer or a grower, are there people within walking distance of where you live who are likely to be willing to provide for your food needs in future scenarios of energy, climate or economic turbulence?