Sustain member the Family Farmers' Association says that it fights for 'the survival of civilised farming on family farms'. Every year it hosts an open meeting, which next year takes place on 1st February, from 2pm-4pm, at Westminster Hall in London.
Helen Ghosh, Director of the National Trust, will speak on ‘How to manage the small farm problem’, and Professor Mark Lobley will discuss his research on small farms. The presentations will be followed by an open discussion. To reserve a place, contact pippafamilyfarmers@gmail.com, or send your name, organisation, address and email or phone to: Family Farmers' Association, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge TQ7 4PE.
To find out more about what Sustain does to promote human-scale food and farming, visit our website here.
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
