Love British Food - Farm Visit

We recently informed you that the NACC has partnered with Love British Foods.

As part of this partnership, we are excited to offer NACC members a fantastic opportunity to learn about the value of purchasing nutritious, sustainably farmed British food. Caterers from across the public sector are being invited, making this an excellent chance to exchange ideas with others. The visit is being organised as part of Love British Food’s work in promoting British food within the public sector. The aim is to inspire individuals about the farming practices used to produce food in this country and how they can contribute to resident wellbeing.

The event will be hosted by Dr Johnny Wake, who was previously a GP and now runs the family farm. Johnny spoke passionately on Radio 4 recently about the connection between how food is grown, its nutritional value, and its contribution to a sustainable environment. You can listen to his interview here

Places are limited to 30 so please book promptly.

Agenda

10:30	Arrival – Refreshments and Introductions
11:00	Farm tour led by Dr Johnny Wake
	See the regenerative farming practices and hear from him about the connection between food and health, based on his years as a GP and now as farmer.
13:00	Working lunch and discussion on:
	Opportunities and challenges for how public sector caterers and farmers and food producers can work together to achieve robust supply chains of nutritious food in harmony with the environment. Sharing knowledge and ideas of how you work with your existing suppliers and how you can introduce new suppliers. How buying food that is produced in harmony with the environment will help public sector caterers meet their sustainability and net zero goals. How food produced in this way is often more nutritious as a result and will contribute to: in universities and schools, happy, healthy students; and in hospitals, patient well-being and recovery. Flexible menus to accommodate seasonal produce. Ways to counteract the cost debate…need it really be more expensive? Why this is important for the wider community that you work in. The work that Love British Food is doing in conjunction with PSC Alliance and others to inspire public sector caterers across the UK to seek out quality British produce: the knowledge sharing platforms, national programme of farm visits and support available. British Food Fortnight 19th Sept – 12th Oct ….how you can take part!
15:00	Close