FixOurFood Commission
@FOFCommission
Aiming to make Yorkshire a beacon for: – Local Procurement – Local/regenerative Farming – Schools and young people as leaders of sustainable and healthy food
Our latest newsletter is out! As we enter the final year of FixOurFood, activities are ramping up! Read about our ongoing and upcoming projects here: 0u3v2.mjt.lu/nl3/Jx6kZhJbcD… Sign up to receive our newsletter: fixourfood.org/news-and-event… #ActionOrientated #FoodSystem #Transformation
We're have started our next mini film series! Fat Pigeon Bakery in Leeds is the first installment of our Yorkshire Grain Alliance series. Owner Ruth sources local grain and only serves her customers the best ingredients she can get! #YGA #SustainableBusiness #ShortFilm
An overwhelming amount of people on our #RegenAg plot trial tours at #TransitionLive2025 lots of engagement & interest. Read more about the trials: fixourfood.org/what-we-do/our…
Join Fraser Farms to explore innovative organic practices: Including #LivingMulches & #Agroforestry The day will offer valuable knowledge & practical takeaways for farmers, researchers, advisors, & anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture. 2nd June eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-l…
Our @FarmerScientist network is looking for speakers to talk about innovative solutions within agriculture at the Innovation Zone at this year's @greatyorkshow Interested in pitching your ideas? Find out more, here ▶️ yas.co.uk/gys-innovation…
Children’s Food Awards 2025 - FixOurFood commissioner Fi Black is revolutionising school food at @HalifaxAcademy_ , tackling food insecurity & empowering students through community kitchens, gardens, & education. Her work is truly inspiring! Results out tomorrow!
How do we value our land?🌾 Join us on 19-20 June for the 2025 BES Symposium: Nature, Food & Farming, exploring the connection between agriculture, biodiversity, and food systems through evidence-led discussions. With various perspectives and data available, how can we ensure…
It takes a village... and sometimes it takes an entire school. On #WorldPulsesDay we're releasing our new guide: Transforming school food for the better. It highlights the benefits of a whole-school approach to food education eci.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/…
Considering low-input farming? - Hear practical advice & real-world insights from expert speakers. - Understand the health & environmental benefits - Network with like-minded individuals #farming #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture
Book you space: eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-low-i…
We are excited to be supporting 3 fully funded #studentships with the Food Standards Agency as part of #GenerationResearch. Our projects are based on #SchoolFood, #CommunityFood and #AI for #FoodSystems Read more and apply here: bit.ly/4geU14D
📢 Food and drink business 📢Join us on 11 Feb for our annual Breakfast Networking event. Hear from MD's & industry experts from @BoothsCountry @premiumsausages @agrahgroup & Jazz Hands talking all things 'Managing Growth' Book now bit.ly/4azjyEe #DeliciouslyYorkshire
Filming has begun for more 'Stories of Sustainability'! First, an inspiring conversation with Cristina Talens from the conservation and sustainability-led company, Source Climate Change Coffee, one of the shortlisted entries for the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards 2024
📢Join us on 11 Feb for our annual Breakfast Networking event. Hear from MD's and industry experts from @BoothsCountry @premiumsausages @agrahgroup & Jazz Hands Brand Strategy Agency talking all things 'Managing Growth' Book now bit.ly/4azjyEe #DeliciouslyYorkshire
Free farm walk and discussion @UniversityLeeds farm on #directdrilling and #covercrops including tour of regenerative agriculture trials and how to make most of SFI option @davidpurdysoils @RNWade1 @niabgroup @Kingscrops - 29th January - Book here niab.com/northern-farmi…
The Nutritional Challenge of Food Aid: A collaboration between @FareShareYorks & The FixOurFood Commission Read about our new project in our latest blog: fixourfood.org/the-nutritiona…
Join our metrics team! Deadline 17th Dec jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/resear… Work to increase and measure the impact of the FixOurFood AgriFood Calculator interface to the FixOurFood quantitative systems model, considering users from farmers, to citizens including young people.
Earlier in 2024 we brought together farmers, researchers & allied stakeholders with an interest in #RegenerativeAgriculture to share experiences, benefits and challenges &determine priorities for future research. Read the report: fixourfood.org/wp-content/upl…
📢📢JOB ALERT Interested in working @UniversityLeeds with myself and @RNWade1 on sustainable agriculture jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?r…
Another school on board! 🙌 A huge welcome to @doreprimary who become the latest #Sheffield school to join us on our mission to improve school food culture benefiting pupils, families & the wider community 🥳 @SAfoodforlife #cooking #growing #farming #foodeducation #schoolmeals
Last week our team was invited to #Yorkshire to witness British agriculture's future. From regen farming to biomass, the innovation was incredible. Thanks to @RoyalAgSociety, @BDC_org, @angusgowthorpe, @ABAgriLtd, #TyersHallFarm, @DrHannahFraser, @InnovationforAg