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We see that the world around us is changing. Consumers are becoming more critical about their food. They want more transparency on how food is produced and on the welfare of the animals. 🐄 We cannot and will not ignore this. The reality is that farming and society have lost sight of each other over time. That’s why we need to bring farmers and consumers closer together. 👥 In this short video, Corina van Mourik – Dieleman, shares her vision on the role of farmers in global food production.    #farmofthefuture #lely #consumerbuyin 

Is Backyard Poultry Only for Self-Consumption? There’s a common notion that backyard poultry is only meant for family use. But can it serve a bigger purpose? In this episode of InTalks, we break down the role of backyard poultry in rural households. We explore how it provides not just a source of food, but also potential for income generation and economic sustainability. Beyond self-consumption, this traditional practice has the power to uplift communities by contributing to food security and local markets. Let’s rethink how we view backyard poultry. Do you believe it can make a broader economic impact? Share your insights with us in the comments! #SustainableFarming #BackyardPoultry #LocalEconomy #InTalksPodcast #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #FoodSecurity

Grassroot Farmers Review: The Best Food Box for Every Occasion In this video, I share my honest thoughts on Grassroot Farmers and their food boxes. From Father's Day to birthdays and anniversaries, this food box is perfect for any occasion. Leave a comment about your food box preferences and share your experience with Grassroot Farmers. #GrassrootFarmersReview #FoodBoxReview #GiftIdea #FathersDayGift #BirthdayGift #AnniversaryGift #HolidaySeason #FoodieCommunity #FoodBoxExperience #FoodBoxSubscription

🔥 Hot off the press TFA Mid-Week News Round-up on 17 April 2024 Don’t miss the latest news and updates from the Tenant Farmers Association 👉 https://bit.ly/4auDrdS In this issue, you’ll find: ·       DEFRA Announces Further Details about 2024 SFI in England ·       Channel 4 Our Dream Farm ·       TFA Question Time with SOS at Royal Cornwall Show ·       Parliament Approves New Regulations for Hedgerow Protection in England ·       TFA Voices Further Concern Over Future of Farming in Cumbria ·       Post-Brexit Freedoms Must Be Used to Develop New Markets for Domestically Produced Meat ·       TFA Announces Partnership with Breedr ·       Join our Tenancy Code of Practice Webinar Next Week ·       Habitat Wales Scheme – Record Keeping ·       New Schemes to Assist with Slurry Management in Wales ·       Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Rules within Wales Following TB Outbreaks ·       Vigilance Required For Bluetongue Virus ·       Ask the TFA Expert - Is Your Landlord Entitled to Come on Your Holding for Investigation work? ·       TFA Ask the Expert at Royal Cornwall Show ·       Could You be a Young Farming champion? ·       Yorkshire Farmers Online Workshops – Moving Beyond Red Diesel

🌐 The Answer to Global Food Insecurity Begins Locally! 🌍 Read our blog here to understand the challenges outlined by the UN Food & Agriculture Organization and how small community organizations, like ours, play a pivotal role in making meaningful changes. Let's be a small part of a bigger solution! 💪 https://lnkd.in/g9-9TT3x #OFPBlog #GlobalFoodInsecurity #GlobalHunger #EndFoodInsecurity #EndHunger #WarOnHunger #OleanFoodPantry #CommunityDrivenChange #OFPAction #LocalFoodPantry #EndHungerTogether #HungerBlog #CommunityAction #OFPInspiration

Sometimes we lose focus of the human side of economic and food security when working toward systematic change. This report is an excellent framing of what folks are actually dealing with; reduced wages, increasing rent, expensive childcare (to name a few). Pandemic-era policies implemented a multi-system approach, which led to a reduction in poverty and food insecurity. My hope is that we build and expand on what we learned during the pandemic and make lasting progress on such necessary endeavors.

🚀 The JAT Webinar is Kicking Off Now! 🚀 Join us as Susanna Cartmell, Director of WRENmedia and Communications Lead for SEADS, introduces the Joint Assessment Tool (JAT) - a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline emergency crop and livestock needs assessments. Following her, Adrian Cullis will discuss how the JAT enhances resilience in vulnerable communities by identifying constraints in agricultural production and broader food security challenges. Have questions? Drop them in the chatbox - we’ll address them at the end! Let’s get started! 🌾✨ #JAT #Webinar #FoodSecurity #EmergencyResponse #SEADS

This report from the Capital Area Food Bank is striking to say the least. It's a very impactful illustration of the factors leading to food insecurity and what practical solutions exist that just need additional support. Just a few highlights: Universal school meals reduce food insecurity and improve attendance, among other benefits. There's a lot to try around "Food is Medicine" initiatives, like expanding Medicaid to cover food assistance programs. Pandemic-era increases to SNAP benefits should be reintroduced and expanded. While working on food insecurity issues with Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry in 2021, many of the strategies listed in this report were implemented and shown to reduce food insecurity and poverty across the state. There's so much that can be done to improve the lives of children and families around food insecurity and economic stability. Many thanks to the Capital Area Food Bank for this compelling report which shines a light on the real-world factors leading to food insecurity in the DMV. https://lnkd.in/empQSnkC

The Hope Farm statement offers a watershed moment - urging the next government to prioritise an ambitious food and farming strategy within its first 100 days. Signatories include food business leaders, farmer organisations, civil society, and campaigning groups.  The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, through #TheFoodConversation have been asking citizens what they want from food and unlike the much rolled out 'nanny state' narrative that the government are determined we don't want, it turns out that we do. We need a government willing to take ambitious and immediate action. This statement is timely and calls for six clear actions, drawing on a wealth of evidence, including the National Food Strategy. Read the statement 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBm2AX7y