National Organisations
Biodynamic Association Biodynamics is the world’s oldest system of organic growing. An inspirational global movement that promotes a uniquely holistic approach to organic agriculture, gardening, food and health.
Ecological Land Co-Op invests in land for agroecological smallholdings
FLAME the Landworkers’ Alliance youth wing a new, dynamic grassroots movement for food justice, orchestrated by young people.
Email and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Green Cuisine Trust an educational charity which explores our relationship with food and encourages ways of growing and eating that nourish people without harming the environment. It runs courses and the website contains plenty of resources about food issues.
Landworkers Alliance (LWA) LWA is a UK union of small-scale producers and family farmers who use sustainable methods to produce food. They began, and have a strong presence, in the Bridport area.
National Farmers Union (NFU) Representing farmers and growers, the NFU is the national voice for British Farming, championing what matter most to agriculture. Local office Beaminster 01308 887062 NFU Group Secretary Jennie Greenwood
Permaculture Association Permaculture is a design approach based on understandings of how nature works. The association runs courses, covering aspects of sustainable living including food. Several courses are regularly run in the vicinity of Bridport.
Sustain Sustain is an alliance for better food and farming. It campaigns for a healthy and sustainable food system which is publicly accountable and socially and environmentally responsible.
Sustainable Food Places A Network bringing together pioneering food partnerships from towns, cities, boroughs, districts and counties across the UK that are driving innovation and best practice on all aspects of healthy and sustainable food.
Sustainable Food Trust Works to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food and farming systems that nourish the health of both people and planet. To achieve this, they work catalytically and collaboratively, with an emphasis on communication, education and thought leadership.
Terre de Liens promotes land preservation and facilitates access to farmland for organic and peasant farmers in France. Inspiring example to follow concerning land access for young people.