An estimated 250-300 people visited the Feel Heal Real Food day last Saturday in Broadford. The event aimed to start a conversation about improving local food resilience and access to healthy, sustainable, affordable and locally produced food. It came at a time when global food production is threatened by geopolitical events, heightening awareness of the fragility of the UK’s food security.
The feedback on Feel Heal Real Food was overwhelmingly positive:
“A fabulous event.”
“It was great + good for networking and getting advice.”
“I was inspired by the conversational and open way it was structured, very engaging and participatory.”
The day featured stalls by local food producers, inspiring talks by prestigious speakers, vegetable growing advice and plants to take away, plus food preparation workshops. A healthy lunch was provided. An excited buzz of conversation filled the hall and several of the talks were full to capacity. Participating organisations included the Rowett Institute (Aberdeen University), Nourish Scotland, Highlands and Islands Climate Hub, the Scottish Crofting Federation, Highland Council Waste Management Team and the newly established Scottish Food Commission. They provided national and regional contexts for understanding and improving our food system, and the connections established between them and local groups and members of our local community will help to identify and support future activities.
The talks were recorded and will soon be available on the ReRoot web page.
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