Want to support the farmers?
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We can all support our farmers by buying locally produced food and by creating food security networks in our local area. PFFA is here to help you do just that.
As I’m sure you’re aware, you might have seen a few changes occurring both sides of the Atlantic right now.
The President Elect in the USA is talking about making improvements to the way Americans farm, the food they eat and the toxins in their everyday life. We really hope this all comes to pass and that it spreads to more of the Western world.
Over here, farmers are starting to investigate what the changes in the budget really mean and who will actually be impacted. Much still remains to become clear and many of these issues are held over us like a sword, then fail to occur. Are the powers that (think they) be, testing the waters to see what kind of pushback they get? If strong enough, then quietly drop them.
You may have heard that the farmers have a protest planned for November 19th in London and Wales. Opinions appear to be divided over how effective protests actually are.
The truth is that each of us needs to make up our own mind as to whether we want to support the protest or find another way to support our farmers.
“A farm is not a commodity. It is much more than that and has a hugely valuable role within its community” ~ a quote from one of our regional ambassadors.
One of the ways to support local food production sales is to take a look at The Open Food Network:
They are a community-supported, software-programmed, co-op working with farmers and food enterprises in the UK to create resources that support their needs.
Or take a look at Produce and Provide:
Helping food lovers to connect with amazing British farmers selling great-tasting food direct from their farms…
Here at the PFFA our focus is, as always, about helping people produce more food, strengthening community and supporting local producers. We take our mission to empower others to take positive action to grow, produce and eat good food very seriously.
We’re not here however to tell you what to think.
We will bring different points of view to your attention so that you can use your discernment to determine what resonates for you.
