Evidence and experience shows us that local food systems can deliver a number of vital benefits. These range from strengthening local economies, increasing farm profitability and encouraging the uptake of nature-friendly farming to creating better jobs in the supply chain, connecting producers with communities and enabling a more accessible and reliable supply of healthy and affordable food.
To enable resilient local food systems to thrive, concerted effort is needed to secure investment in infrastructure and boost citizen support and demand. The Local Food Growth Plan (LFGP) is the culmination of a two year partnership project looking at how to grow the local food sector across the UK. It draws on insights gained from the needs and experiences of thousands of farmers, growers and local food businesses that we work with or represent.
The partnership consists of the Landworkers’ Alliance (LWA), Sustain, Sustainable Food Trust (SFT), Pasture for Life (PfL) and the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC). The project was funded by the Rothschild Foundation. This report builds a compelling case and impetus for growth, addresses the challenges identified in the Snapshot Review and recommends actions at local, regional and national levels to solve them.
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