Why Growing Your Own is a Radical Response to a Broken Food System

BY THE PFFA

Why Growing Your Own is a Radical Response to a Broken Food System

The UK food system is under strain like never before. From rising costs and supply chain disruptions to the growing pressure on farmers, we are witnessing the cracks in a model that prioritises profit over people, land, and health. Our farmers — once the backbone of national food security — are now navigating reduced subsidies, soaring input costs, and increasing barriers to land access.

At the People’s Food and Farming Alliance, we believe that instead of fear, we choose action.

And growing your own food — however small — is one of the most powerful actions you can take.

Growing food isn’t just a hobby. It’s a statement.

It’s a reclaiming of food sovereignty.

It’s an act of resilience, of self-sufficiency, and of hope.

When we grow our own, we step outside the broken system. We reduce our dependence on fragile supply chains. We reconnect with natural rhythms, rebuild soil health, and support biodiversity. We learn skills that nourish not just our bodies but our communities.

From windowsill herbs to back garden veg plots, every seed planted is a vote for a different kind of future — a food future rooted in resilience. Let’s grow it together.

Join Us – Together We Grow @ Home

If you’re ready to take action, we invite you to join Together We Grow @ Home — our seasonal, community-driven project supporting people across the UK to grow food, build skills, and become more resilient at home.

Whether you’re brand new to growing or already have soil under your nails, Together We Grow @ Home offers:

• Monthly live sessions and practical workshops

• Seasonal growing guides, recipes, and food skills

• A supportive, like-minded community focused on solutions

• Resources to help you make the most of whatever space you have

Together, we can grow food, grow skills, and grow hope.

👉 Join us today and be part of the movement towards a new food future: https://pffa.newzenler.com/courses/together-we-grow

Let’s plant the seeds of change — right where we are.