The Food Conversation

 The Food Conversation is a much-needed opportunity for citizens to talk about what they really want from food. It is taking place nationwide and is supported by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission. Shaftesbury's food conversation is hosted by Planet Shaftesbury and provides an opportunity for local people to add a local perspective to the national picture.

Food is at the centre of some of the biggest challenges we face. Headlines about food security, diet-related ill health, the impact on nature and climate of food production, food bank usage (and more) dominate the media and are part of our daily discourse. Yet, governments have struggled to grasp the nettle on food system policies. Attempts to change anything about the way food works have floundered as policymakers have disagreed about what people want from food.

The Food Conversation aims to make a difference and provide a well-evidenced view of what citizens really think about food – exploring how citizens understand the complexities of the issue and the necessity for trade-offs.

Join the conversation

· Be part of this UK-wide conversation about food that is taking place on an unprecedented scale

· make connections, build relationships and hear the views of people from across the Shaftesbury area.

· contribute to a desperately needed push for food system change

· explore how to become more active in shaping the future of food.

The space available will limit the number of places and we will be setting up a booking system. (If you want to secure a place in advance please email planetshaftesbury@gmail.com)