# Food Sovereignty

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* Supporting local farmers

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### Things you can do to keep food buying local

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* **Farmers' Markets:**

These markets are a great way to connect with local farmers and producers, see their offerings, and learn about their growing practices. 

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* Farm Shops:

Many farms operate their own shops, selling fresh produce, meats, and other goods directly to the public.&#x20;

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## [Farm Companion](https://www.farmcompanion.co.uk/)

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* **Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)**:

CSAs allow you to subscribe to a farm's harvest, receiving a share of their produce regularly.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://www.produceandprovide.co.uk/>" %}

* **Grocery Stores:**

Inquire with your local grocery store about whether they source any of their products locally, and if so, from which farmers.&#x20;

* **Local Food Directories:**

Check online or with your local council for directories of local food producers and suppliers.&#x20;

* **"Pick Your Own" Farms:**

Visit farms where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables, a fun and rewarding way to experience local agriculture.&#x20;

* **Farm Gate Sales:**

Some farms sell directly from their property, offering a variety of products.&#x20;

* **Online Marketplaces:**

Websites like Produce and Provide can help you find local food producers near you.&#x20;

**Community gardens**

* The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) registers groups participating in their "It's Your Neighbourhood" program, which focuses on community gardening efforts.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/its-your-neighbourhood>" %}

* [National Garden Scheme (NGS)](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fsca_esv%3D7ec6ad9a6a04dfb7%26cs%3D0%26q%3DNational%2BGarden%2BScheme%2B%2528NGS%2529%26sa%3DX%26ved%3D2ahUKEwi-3aOZ__qOAxVnWUEAHWVEMSQQxccNegQIDxAB%26mstk%3DAUtExfAaZ1b8b-D1yeivqGOCnMPxyVQ3gfXLUyutBFnsAC3eIW_lrRoTxiMafotNJi1ykW_QnX-JNkribpvIYQZ-56B8PmeV8oUSs-Q3bR43xO3jKD_YlrFaQ_fbLtXb8stYo1w%26csui%3D3\&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1bf97f6102ef4fcd358c08ddd665bc35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638902454607425342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=eCV9DPp3K1wohOmSedXLcCQ9SUjrtyqfv9x%2B4SqR7pI%3D\&reserved=0):

The NGS also supports and lists community gardens, especially those that open their gardens to the public for fundraising.&#x20;

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* Other initiatives:

Various other organizations, local councils, and online platforms may maintain their own lists or directories of community gardens in specific regions or for specific purposes.&#x20;

While a unified, nationwide register doesn't exist, these resources provide a good starting point for finding and connecting with community gardens


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