Manchester Urban Diggers | Food Citizen Stories
One of the best tools we have in growing and strengthening the food citizenship movement is real stories about those who are doing it. These are both organisations that were set up with purpose, as well as existing businesses who have recognised that the old ways of operating no longer serve them, their communities or the planet. […]
“People, not potatoes”
At the end of 2022, I kept my calendar fairly clear for a couple of weeks so I could have some dedicated time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new year. I was gently grumpy during this time, because firstly, I hate a blank page and I didn’t know how […]
<strong>Reflections on the fourth Wales Real Food and Farming Conference</strong>
Guest author Jane Powell reflects on the fourth Wales Real Food and Farming Conference that took place in Lampeter, November 2022. What fun we had, meeting in person at the fourth Wales Real Food and Farming Conference in Lampeter late last year, where we were welcomed into the new Canolfan Tir Glas. No […]
<em>What’s the big deal with the word ‘consumer’? </em><strong>Collective missions for a fairer world </strong>
Last month I was delighted to host the Food Ethics Council’s Business Forum for a session on exploring and embracing the food citizen shift. We were joined by Helen Quaye from Co-op, Guy Singh-Watson from Riverford and Louise Ziane from Toast Ale, three brilliant speakers from three brilliant businesses that are pioneering ways of involving […]
Gathering to reimagine the food system
At the start of October, the Food Ethics Council brought together a group of people in the food system to explore whether we could reimagine the National Food Strategy as the Nation’s Food Strategy, putting citizens and communities at the heart of what happens next. We were welcomed at OmvedGardens, a beautiful growing space and garden in North London […]
Spotlight on Wales
I’m delighted to hand the blog over to Food Sense Wales this month. Before I do, I wanted to encourage anyone who can to get along to the Wales Real Food and Farming conference between 23rd and 25th November in Lampeter. So many great sessions on food citizenship, community land mapping, storytelling, food leadership in the […]
“Progress Not Perfection: The business of food citizenship”
What does a #foodcitizen world look like, and how do we get there? It’s a world where people and organisations feel part of food systems, with the ability and power to make meaningful change. Where everyone has access to enough food, and choices in and control over what they eat. And where we are doing all […]
“I know you would do the same for me”
I’m now six months into my role with Food Ethics Council and it has absolutely flown by. My post here was first conceived to be focused on strengthening the vibrant food citizenship movement and has evolved to cover exploring ethical and dignified approaches to building community food resilience alongside. I’ve spent the first part of […]
Gratitude and hope
It has been a tough yet hopeful year for food, sustainability and social justice. Looking forward to 2022 we will all need strength, hope and inspiration to remain resilient. Food citizenship gives us all these things. I’ve really loved the last three months exploring, listening and learning, and wanted this last blog of the year to reflect on some highlights: Meeting the team and council in person […]
How communities can shape food strategy in Wales
Jane Powell talks us through the potential implications of the Wales Community Food Strategy.