World Green Roof Day’s Post

If there is one thing we have learnt over the year of focusing on #soilhealth at #MaGreenMorganics is this: consistency pays dividends. We have to constantly build our soil. Healthy soils produce quality and nutrient-dense food. #growsoil #growfood #regenerativeagriculture https://lnkd.in/eqp7726w

I collected these fruit - mirabelles, reine claudes, and prunes - from an extensive orchard in the village to preserve for the rest of the year. If I didn’t pick it and process it, it would be #foodwaste (#foodloss) and it would lead me to buy unseasonal and non local fruit in the winter. Living in the village reminds me of what is in season at this moment, how much could go to waste, and the benefits of #extensive production to connect to people and the local land. To envision a commitment to #local and #sustainable food takes effort and it is also fun. :) Extensive is the opposite of intensive. Industry relies on intensive farming and often neglects the benefits of extensive which allows for improved ecosystem services like #biodiversity and connects people to their food system - sensibilising them to new ways of consuming aligned with nature. What can you harvest from your village or city? What can you do to improve the service of existing agricultural land? #seasonal #foodloss #foodwaste #local #foodsystem

🍏With Apple Day just round the corner, this Saturday the 21st October. Which is a great opportunity to celebrate our most diverse fruit in terms of variety. We thought it be good to show behind the scenes and tell you more about our juices. 👨🏼🌾 We proudly work with and support local farmers here in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, using 100% British apples, in fact all within a 30 mile radius of Cambridge. No wonky fruit goes to waste and we are passionate about using what’s on our doorstep to create a more sustainable and local food economy. 🍎Our juices are 100% fruit, not from concentrate, and have nothing added. Our aim is to reconnect communities with local farmers and local fruit. 🌳Working with local traditional orchards, who not only provide the tastiest fruit for us, but also create a haven for biodiversity. The combination of fruit trees, the grassland floor, hedgerow boundaries and scrub, fallen and standing deadwood, mean that these traditional orchards offer a mosaic of different habitats, upon which many creatures depend. https://lnkd.in/eSGSGC-K 🎥 Gardel Stewart #nationalappleday🍎🍏 #anappleadaykeepsthedoctoraway #apples #localfruit #eastanglia #Cambridgeshire #suffolk #cambridgefoodanddrink #British #localfarmers #localbusiness #supportlocal #zerowaste #lessfoodwaste #lowfoodmiles #sustainable #wonkyfruit #biodiversity #cambridgejuicecompany

Following a plant-based diet is already a huge step towards environmental preservation and creating a more equitable global food system.' This is according to ProVeg South Africa's Wikus Engelbrecht who takes a closer look at how this way of eating helps restore the environment. https://lnkd.in/dfDX73DX

This is what we do, and if it saves the world, that's alright, too. Re-establishing the food and feed ecosystem in a way that enables the local insect farmer to make a profitable business out of it. #Sustainable #sustainability #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #insects #food #insectfarming #feed #insectos #moscasoldadonegro #worms #insectprotein #alternativeproteins #insecten #insectfarm #insectes #foodinnovation #blacksoldierfly #larvae #grubs #foodindustry #frass #circulaireeconomie #sustainablefuture #savetheplanet #foodecosystem

We've all been there, you want to start supporting your local sustainable farms and what they're doing but sometimes it's hard to know all the ins and outs of purchasing Micro-greens with these farmers. We're here to make this easy for YOU. Send us a message or comment down below "greens" if you're looking to purchase your Micro-greens from here on out with us here at Spring Forward Farms.  #microgreens #springforwardventures #growingmicrogreens #springforwardfarms #springforward #greens #purchasewithus

Following a plant-based diet is already a huge step towards environmental preservation and creating a more equitable global food system.' This is according to ProVeg South Africa's Wikus Engelbrecht who takes a closer look at how this way of eating helps restore the environment. https://lnkd.in/dfDX73DX

🌊🐟 At FreshDirect, we are committed to sustainable sourcing and responsible food production. We're excited to share this article from The New York Times highlighting the importance of sustainable farming practices for salmon. 🌍 The article sheds light on the growing concern for the sustainability of farm-raised salmon and the critical steps being taken by the industry to ensure a healthier future for our oceans. 🌊🌱 Read the full article below 👇 FreshDirect takes these concerns to heart. Our commitment to responsible sourcing means that when you choose our salmon, you're supporting sustainable aquaculture practices that protect the environment and promote the well-being of the fish. 🐟💧 Join us in making a difference. Every choice you make in your shopping cart has the power to shape a more sustainable and responsible future. 🛒💚 To purchase LocalCoho mentioned in the article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJ2RhVN7 #Sustainability #SalmonFarming #FreshDirect #ResponsibleSourcing #EnvironmentalStewardship #ChooseSustainability https://lnkd.in/e7Wdx4Fj

Eco Ewe in Norfolk is an example of an amazing farming business that diversifies not just in producing food for all of us to enjoy, but also in sustainable production of their sheep with lovely woolly jumpers, rugs and stools. Their luxury lifestyle range showcases their ethics, and by being based around zero waste, they are thus fully sustainable. “I think people have had a problematic departure from nature”, Olivia Shsve states. “We should be celebrating these native breeds which have evolved not just to survive but to thrive in their native landscapes, heritage breeds may take longer to mature, but they’re healthier creatures as a result. It’s the seasons that dictate the level of grazing and the taste of their meat is immeasurable in comparison to imported meats available in supermarkets.
Many UK farmers like us are creating Ecological food systems that function without degrading soils, land, water or biodiversity. When you have a native breed, that have similar genotypic and phenotypic characteristics such as the Norfolk Horns, these features develop to become accustomed to a defined environment, making them the perfect agri-environmental example. Our Native breeds such as the Norfolk Horns were bred to thrive in farming systems, we had years ago with low environmental impact and low input. They’re a breed apart being one of the oldest in the UK however, though numbers now are healthier, there remains a decline in breeding dams and progeny.” I’m very proud to be their brand ambassador and delighted to share with you that their new website has just recently been launched. https://www.ecoewe.co.uk/ #buylocal #ecoewe #regenerativeagriculture #websitelaunch #farming