ORFC 2026 8 – 9 Jan
Agroecology is a growing movement, but a basic element is still missing: housing. Those growing food for a fairer, low-carbon future are too often living in caravans, cabins, or far from the land they care for. This session asks why housing has become the silent crisis in the agroecological transition and what we can do about it. We’ll explore how housing precarity shapes who can access land-based work, how planning systems block low-impact living, and what collective, practical alternatives are already emerging. From low, lean and simple-to-build housing designs to land reform and policy change, we’ll imagine how homes, planning, and construction could better align with ecological principles, using local resources, affordable methods, and designs that truly root people in the land.