It's the aim of the organisers to showcase the benefits for the environment, health and economy of increasing the amount of locally produced, sustainable and healthy food in the county’s schools, hospitals and other public services settings.
The recent government Food Strategy set out a goal of 50% locally produced or higher standard food in the public sector. The summit will gather together food producers with school and hospital caterers and supply chain managers, and Leicestershire County Council.
Joe Stanley is the Allerton Project’s Head of Training and Partnerships, and NFU County Chair for Leicestershire, Northants and Rutland. Joe will launch the event. He said: “Obviously, we're thrilled to be hosting the summit. It's a perfect example of our home county’s efforts to turn the government Food Strategy’s 50% target into reality.
“In conjunction with Leicestershire Country Council, we believe incorporating local, high quality, high welfare and eco-friendly food from Leicestershire businesses is more important now than ever to ensure the health and wellbeing of our citizens and our planet.
“We'll be talking about the health and business benefits of a more sustainable approach to public-sector food procurement. And we will examine how farmers can utilise more sustainable production methods and champion their existing high environmental and welfare standards to key public sector buyers.”
The event is free to participate in and is open to all those interested in how farmers and the supply chain can work together with local authorities to improve the sustainability of public sector food procurement.
The day’s programme includes a panel discussion and a special Q & A session, plus the opportunity to sample some fine food from local producers in the lunchtime ‘Food Court’ and to network with potential suppliers and customers.
It's happening on Thursday 29 September 2022, from 10:30 – 15:30.
The location is: The Allerton Project, Main Street, Loddington, Leicestershire, LE7 9XE
For more details on the event and to book places, please visit allertontrust.org.uk/events/ or call 01572 494541.
The event is part of the ongoing partnership between the Allerton Project and Leicestershire County Council.
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies.
The Allerton Project www.allertontrust.org.uk/
The GWCT Allerton Project is a combination of commercial farming, research, demonstration and community engagement, based on a 320-hectare estate in Leicestershire.
The Project researches the effects of different farming methods on wildlife and the environment, sharing results of our research through advisory and educational activities.
They identify management that delivers multiple benefits for the rural landscape. Their work encompasses natural capital accounting, agri-environment schemes and regenerative farming systems.
From soil and water, to woodland and environmental habitat that increase biodiversity, their aim is to build farmland resilience.
Their own research team works with and collaborate with other research organisations and help co-supervise numerous PhD and MSc projects.
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