We're pleased to announce the first ever MARCHES REAL FOOD AND FARMING CONFERENCE.
SAVE THE DATE: September 15-16, 2023, at Linley Farm, Shropshire.
The aim of this conference is to bring people together around agro-ecological farming and food systems, to inspire each other, share good practice, build networks and create the community that can bring about the transition we need. As a bio-region, 'The Marches' (both sides of the England/Wales border) offers us a huge opportunity to focus our efforts.
Working from our existing connections and widening the circle, we are looking to:
Inform and Inspire
Build community
Generate local Action
ARE YOU: An organisation that can organise a panel session on a specific theme?
Please include in your proposal:
Theme/main focus; proposed list of speakers/panel members, contact details of panel's organiser
ARE YOU: A solo speaker? A Performer?
Please include in your proposal:
Theme and key focus; relevance to the MRFFC
ARE YOU: A hands-on teacher seeking to share your expertise through a workshop or practical session on site?
Please include in your proposal: What you will be teaching and its relevance to the MRFFC themes; practical considerations and material needs; any health and safety considerations.
Format of sessions:
We are seeking proposals across a variety of formats (max 90 mins) such as panels, presentations, workshops, practical demonstrations, performance etc. Some suggested themes (but not limited to) include:
Policy; Financing; ELMS
Water Soils
Seed & Food Sovereignty Biodiversity;
Livestock Valuing social, environmental and economic benefits/practical tools
Waste
Carbon Accounting
Nutrient density
Agroforestry/Forest Gardens
Biodynamic Farming; Organics
Marches Land Use transition; Nature recovery
Farmer Innovation; Market Linkages; Dynamic Procurement; Relocalisation;
Business Models, Value chains, Creating specific product markets (ie: wool) in the Marches
Food Partnerships Exchange
We welcome organisations to sponsor sessions.
We welcome recommendations for engaging speakers and practical sessions on site - Tell us who and what you would like to see!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 31st, 2023
Please send submissions to: Jenny@shropshiregoodfood.org