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The Field Guide for the Future
The Field Guide for the Future curates stories of hope and action from farmers, communities, businesses and more across UK nations.
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“Farmers are often overlooked”
Ruth, member of the Citizen Advisory Council, on supporting farmers, insidious marketing, and why a more community-based food system is the answer.
“Young people say it how it is”
Citizen Advisory Council member Hasan on why young people bring the perspectives politicians need to hear.
“Food is a justice issue, not just a commodity”
Citizen Advisory Council member Rebecca on how she became a food educator and activist, the changes she wants to see, and why citizen voice is critical to policymaking.
Sharing soil, sweat and tears
Are farm partnerships the future? We talk to the team behind Abunda to find out.
Reclaiming food stories for citizens
#TheFoodConversation participant Sarah on why it’s so important to centre community narratives on food.
“Food is something we can all work together on.”
Maria, participant in #TheFoodConversation, on why everyone needs a seat at the table when it comes to food policy.
“Make it profitable to make good, real food."
Citizens from #TheFoodConversation talk UPFs, labelling and power
Field Notes: The politics of changing food policy
Dr Dolly van Tulleken discusses the main barriers to changing food policy - and the key ingredients for success.
“If we lose our farmers, we're in trouble"
Catherine, participant in The Food Conversation, on why we need to support our farmers for the good of people and planet.
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