A REGENERATIVE FARMING CONFERENCE FOR THE SOUTH WEST
TIME TO RE-THINK FOOD
LandAlive is a major new conference making the case for transition to a more localised, regenerative farming and food system in the region and across the UK. Hundreds of people attended the first event, held at the Bath & West Showground, on 22-23 November 2024 – and declared it to be a resounding success. Click below to read about this landmark event in the South West, and explore the programme and speakers.
Fred Price, Gothelney Farm
Photo: Oliver Edwards
LIVING SOILS HOLD THE KEY
Join us in exploring the promise of Regenerative Farming to mitigate climate risk, restore nature, boost local economies, make healthy food more accessible and build resilience into our food system in a time of climate change. We’re gathering thought-leaders and practitioners from across the food system to chart a new course for food and farming in the South West – replicable nationally, with fairness and food security top of the agenda.
CONNECT
Meet the farmers and food producers who are leading the transition to more nature- and climate-friendly farming.
Farmwilder
DISCOVER
Catch up on all the latest innovations, research, sources of investment and opportunities for growth in farming and food.
BE INSPIRED
A diverse range of exhibitors & speakers, from agri-tech start ups to leading organic brands, soil scientists, nutritionists, circular economy visionaries, community food champions, producers, retailers, investors, policy makers & more.
FUTURE PROOF
A chance to meet and learn from fellow pioneers, to make sure your farming or food business is ‘climate adaptive’ and play your part in making our food system fit for the future.
BUILDING RESILIENCE FROM THE SOIL UP
THE 2024 CONFERENCE
DAY 1: REGENERATING THE LAND & THE REGION
How to farm profitably whilst reducing inputs and delivering ‘public goods’. Plus key innovations and policy shaping the food sector in the next ten years.
DAY 2: HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Celebrating the region’s thriving sustainable food scene, joining the dots across the food system and exploring ways to make good food more affordable.
ORGANISERS
LandAlive 2024 was organised by Sustainable Food Somerset, in collaboration with the Royal Bath and West of England Society. It was supported by DEFRA’S ‘Farming in Protected Landscapes’ (FIPL) fund through Mendip and Quantocks National Landscapes and Exmoor National Park, with in kind support from Somerset Council.
PARTNERS, SPONSORS & KEY SUPPORTERS
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Huge thanks to the above, and to our Steering Group representing more than 30 organisations from across the South West, a full list of which can be found here, whose advice and moral and promotional support was critical to the success of the conference.
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Rita Oldenburg
Pitney Farm Market Garden