Food, farming and agroecology on Bluesky

A promotional graphic for starter pack focused on "Agroecology and Food Systems" hosted on Bluesky. The design features a banner with the text "JOIN THE CONVERSATION" at the top, followed by images of several individuals framed in circular portraits. The title "Agroecology and Food Systems on Bluesky" is prominently displayed in the lower half, with a butterfly icon symbolising the Bluesky platform.

My social local is currently Bluesky. Bluesky does starter packs, ready-to-go lists of accounts to follow around a particular topic, with suggested feeds that aggregate further content. I’ve created a starter pack on agroecology and food systems that you might want to follow if you’re interested in a quick start in a new place. I …

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Week-ish notes

opened notebook with three assorted color pens

I’m inspired to try blogging more often using the day/week notes format I’ve seen from Dave Briggs and others. I want to take the pressure off myself, of needing to think of a big theme for a post and go back to using this site as a scratchpad. So it’s back to the diary format. …

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Focus on food

A loaf of bread seen from above. It's crusty and dusted with flour.

Next month I’m starting a Master’s degree in Food Studies at the University of Exeter. I’ve been thinking about doing a Master’s for the past couple of years. I have spoken with several people and been given some brilliant advice. I have questioned my motivations and my commitment. I wanted to focus on something that …

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Regenerative confusion and the kaleidoscope of food

Various foods shown in a kaleidoscopic pattern with flowers at the centre

I went to an Exeter Food event at the university recently where Jake Fiennes spoke on ‘balancing food security and self-sufficiency for a better environment’. He shared examples of nature-friendly farming on the Holkham Estate, where he leads the conservation team. I met Jake when he was a supportive voice early in our regenerative transition …

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Is it really all about cheap food?

flat lay photography of vegetable salad on plate

I joined the Oxford Real Farming Conference online this year, and despite a slightly shambolic experience due to technical issues (the streaming went down, YouTube was there as a backup option but lots of people were in the chat asking where to go), there were some useful sessions. A playlist of all of the recorded …

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