The Community Land Advisory Service Wales (CLAS Cymru) is proud to be hosting this unique and free event to discuss the future of food production and security in Wales.

What’s it about?

With increasing interest in local food, food security and community growing this conference aims to bring together those involved in creating a sustainable food system in Wales. The conference will be an opportunity to discuss current initiatives both from Welsh Government and the community growing sector and to help address the gap between supply and demand, as well as consumers and producers. Friday afternoon will include sessions on Welsh Government Policy, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act alongside the latest research into whether Wales can feed itself. Saturday will see workshops to address issues facing community food growing such as land, planning and income generation. The event will also feature a host of talks and workshops from successful community growing projects and horticulture businesses as well as tours and practical workshops on the Riverside Market Garden, based at the venue.

Who is it for?

The conference is open to everyone involved in community growing and small scale food production as well as policy makers, academics and organisations working to support and increase sustainable food production in Wales.

To book your place go to the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens website.

Time: 1pm on Friday 8 July to 4pm on Saturday 9 July