It’s troubling to think about how a growing population will be fed in the future, in the face of urbanisation and climate change. But perhaps the solutions we’re seeking are already on plates. Agroecological farming is the most common way of living and farming to the global population and is the source of most of…
Originally published in the Spring/Summer 2017 edition of CFGN’s quarterly magazine The Plot. Written by Natalie Szarek of Audacious Veg. When a public campaign calls for measures to tackle childhood obesity and encourage healthy eating and physical activity, I expect to be in favour of it. You can’t really go wrong with those goals, can…
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…
Originally published in the Spring/Summer 2017 edition of The Plot Gentrification, airport expansion, luxury flats crushing communities in their construction. Such are the issues that keep so many Londoners up at night, threatening our way of life and our ability to remain in the city and maintain a good quality of life. Here, land is…