A new Web site for the local food sector – www.localfoodworks.org

A new Web site for the local food sector – www.localfoodworks.org

Log on now for free access to:

• over 250 pages of information;

• briefing sheets on key local food issues;

• case studies giving best practice examples;

• essential publications and how to get them;

• key local food news;

• what is happening in your area;

• the 70 local food contacts you need to know;

• events in the region;

• direct links to key local food organisations.

Just some of the subjects covered:

• funding for your local food initiative;

• public procurement in schools and hospitals;

• community supported agriculture;

• direct marketing, producer groups;

• food co-ops, allotments, community gardens;

• box schemes;

• where to access training courses;

• providing local and organic school meals.

Local Food Works is a partnership project between the Soil Association and the Countryside Agency providing practical support and information for the development of local food networks.

Soil Association, Bristol House, 50-56 Victoria Street, Bristol BS4 2HT, UK. Tel: 0117 914 2424; E-mail: ifw@localfoodwors.org