Ulrike Ehgartner

How can public institutions use their purchasing power to back British farmers and local food systems? In this @NatureFoodJnl comment piece we argue that strategic procurement is key, but needs clear targets and investment nature.com/articles/s4301… @FixOurFoodteam #TUKFS

Farmers Forum this Thursday in Hutton-le-Hole @NorthYorkMoors. Inspiring talks on #sustainablefarming with @angusgowthorpe and others. Opportunity for discussion, collaboration and museum visit @RyedaleFolk. Free event. @YorksAgSoc @OrgResCent

Making Low Input Farming Work. Join us in Hutton-le-Hole 20-March for practical advice & real-world insights from expert farmers & researchers. Learn how to reduce inputs, improve soil health, and boost biodiversity. Free event #sustainablefarming

The countdown continues to our Regenerative Agriculture Open Event this Thursday (6th March) at the Great Yorkshire Showground. It's a great chance to hear how other farmers are putting these practices into action including Angus Gowthorpe. Book here ▶️ yas.co.uk/fsn-regenerati…

There's still time to book your place for our Regenerative Agriculture Open Event this Thursday (6th March) at the Great Yorkshire Showground, featuring expert speakers, including soil scientist Neil Fuller. Full details ▶️ yas.co.uk/fsn-regenerati…

@golfnshoot @NatureFoodJnl @FixOurFoodteam So, even though significant amounts are spent, much of that money goes to large corporations instead of directly supporting farmers. The real challenge is changing procurement decisions to focus on sustainability and fairness in sourcing.

@golfnshoot @NatureFoodJnl @FixOurFoodteam I understand your point, but the issue is not just about asking for British produce. The current public procurement system favors large wholesalers, prioritising cost efficiency over fairness, which puts both small UK and overseas farmers at a disadvantage.

How can public institutions use their purchasing power to back British farmers and local food systems? In this @NatureFoodJnl comment piece we argue that strategic procurement is key, but needs clear targets and investment nature.com/articles/s4301… @FixOurFoodteam #TUKFS

Congratulations to our #JenniferClapp for publishing this important new book on the history of how a few giant firms came to dominate the farm sector today! If you care about how we got here, and the future of food, this is a must-read. mitpress.mit.edu/9780262551700/…

🍽️ Writing in @NatureFoodJnl, @UEhgartner, @AlanaKlucz and Bob Doherty, make the case that public food procurement is a tool for building and transforming food system resilience in the UK. Learn more: nature.com/articles/s4301… #YorkResearch #TUKFS

📣 Exciting PhD opportunity to explore public procurement through sustainable food systems, social equity, and justice with a fantastic team in Leeds! 🌱🍽️ #SustainableFood #SocialEquity #Justice #PhDOpportunities #Leeds Deadline 14th of March shorturl.at/yL5gB

20/3 Hutton-le-Hole: Farmers connect and exchange insights to shape the future of farming together. Looking forward to inspiring talks and discussions! @RyedaleFolk @OrgResCent @NorthYorkMoors @angusgowthorpe @FixOurFoodteam register here: tinyurl.com/2jhw83d7

Ever wondered about the story behind your daily #bread? Our new blog post from Alexandra Vaughan dives into the world of #supermarket vs. #artisan loaves, exploring the impact of our choices. Read "A Tale of Two Loaves" here: fixourfood.org/a-tale-of-two-… #food #sustainability #Local

Why inheritance tax charges are really good for real farmers – but not f... youtu.be/s9J0GpnXNhY?si… When farmland has become financialised in the way it has been because of inheritance tax exemptions, farming can't work, so farmers need to realise that actually having an inheritance tax charge helps them to reclaim farming for farmers and for the benefit of the people of this country. They really should not be protesting today: Labour is, for once, on their side and even doing the right thing.

🌍Join YESI + IGDC’s Tackling Climate Change with the Social Sciences W/shop Series! Envisaging Futures + Authentic Co-Production🗣️ How can social science help us envision a better future? Open to all York researchers! Sign-up➡️ow.ly/hMRi50U6Qu6 @UoYLaw @uniyorkpolitics

Public procurement is a powerful lever for transformation change in the food and farming system. Read more in our latest report from @UEhgartner and The Northern Food and Farming Network fixourfood.org/wp-content/upl… #PublicProcurement #FoodSystem #Farming #Local

Researchers in @TowardsInclusi1 attended an event co-organised by @AfzalKhanMCR @MuslimAid_Manc & @friends_earth in the Houses of Parliament last week Climate activists, advocacy groups and leaders from Muslim communities discussed the climate crisis locally and globally 🌳

Fantastic visit to Fraser Farms yesterday. Alex & @DrHannahFraser are using innovative techniques to improve their soil and biodiversity. Introducing #agriforestry and #covercrops into organic, arable farm. So much to learn from their experience so far!

As part of a Yorkshire Grain Alliance event we tasted 10 loaves of bread from different varieties of wheat. Not all traditional milling wheat. The results were interesting! How can we get more varied grain into our everyday products?

At the SCI annual lecture, @harrietbulkeley will be speaking about how nature-based solutions could address environmental, climate, and social justice issues through nature-focused interventions. 🗓️Join us there on 3rd December 🎟️bit.ly/3ZTBkyE

@IFarmers @YorkDalesRT @FutureFarmerYAS @GrowYorks @local_food @WildlifeTrusts @UoY_SBS @fixourfood @healthyfood_h3

Excited for From Field to Flour with the Yorkshire Grain Alliance at Fraser Farms on Nov 4! Join to explore Yorkshire’s organic milling wheats, taste the difference, and discuss the future of local grain production! eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-field-t…