YOUNG FARMERS WRITING CONTEST!

Share your vision for the future of our food and farming in Shropshire & the Marches

What do you think are the most promising approaches to a regenerative and resilient local food future? Share your thoughts using real examples of what is happening across the county - any format welcome.

What you get:

• Your writing/podcast will be showcased by SGFP in our comms and at MRFFC

• Free 2 day ticket to MRFFC

• £250 to cover time and expenses

• Best entrant will have opportunity to work with SGFP in production of a series of case studies and/or podcasts (subject to acceptable standard being met)

• Reach a diverse audience

We will select 6 people based on short Expression of Interest (see below)

Process:

Submit EOI responding to these question: Deadline 30th April

Q1 Tell us about yourself - name; contact details; where live; whats your story (max 100 words);

Q2 What topic/theme do you want to explore?

How will you approach it? Who/what will you feature? What format? Intended audience? (max 200 words)

Selection and commissioning: by 16th May

Potential awardees will be invited to an online discovery call

Deadline for submission of work: 31st July, to jenny@shropshiregoodfood.org

Marches Real Food and Farming Conference will take place 15-16th September

Eligibility: Under 30. We encourage submissions from those with farming background and/or who can get access to engage with local producers (please evidence this in EOI).