The poet Trelawney is calling out for readers for a food and farming themed poetry session. Want to share your favourite poet’s work or have your own piece you want to share? Or just turn up to hear some great poems: from odes to the joys of eating together, the rich experience of life working the land, the impact on nature of the industrial food system; to famine and feasting, shopping to cooking.

The session will reflect on two year of the Fringe Farming project, which aims to grow the movement for agroecological food production at city peripheries. The panel will share their experiences and lessons learned in advocating for the importance of market gardens.

Agroecology has reached a tipping point - it is being challenged to be drawn into the mainstream, or remain an outsider movement. Moving from the outside without losing the radical values and vision is a major challenge, and is key to the political, policy and practical implementation of the agroecological vision.

Have you heard of permaculture but are not sure what it is? Are you looking to transition towards more agroecological methods, increase biodiversity and get more connected to local markets and communities? Permaculture can help!

Join us as we explore the power of storytelling and its potential to shape behaviour and transform our food and farming systems. From podcasts and social media to film and photos, we explore the myriad ways to spark action through stories.

What is biodynamic farming, why is it unique, and how can you start doing it?

A work of memoir, social commentary and nature writing, Unearthed: On Race and Roots, and How the Soil Taught Me I Belong tells the story of Claire Ratinon’s journey to becoming a food grower.

We believe that education is at the heart of the solution to the climate crisis, helping more people to feel a connection to their food and the world around them. Hear from a teacher, a farmer, a cook and a student or two about their experience bringing food and farming into the education system.

The Open Food Network supports a vibrant network of food enterprises that are deeply embedded in their communities. During COVID, these food enterprises showed how important they are for community resilience. Three existing food hubs will share their wonderful and different approaches to creating and running their enterprises.