CALL FOR PROPOSALS (Speakers & Panel Sessions) From the Shropshire Good Food Partnership -
Marches Real Food & Farming Conference
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.
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
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 31st, 2023
Please send submissions to: