Document Category: Research and reports
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Joining the Dots: Exploring opportunities for collaborative food distribution among local Organic and Agroecological producers in Cornwall
Findings of phase 1 research, Funded by Cornwall Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL), February – March 2024 This initial phase of the project focused on scoping opportunities and potential solutions as part of a cross sector working group. This included an online survey and interviews with growers and retailers to gauge the scale, interest and…
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DRAFT Community Growing Volunteer Handbook
SFC is finalising a Volunteer handbook as part of it’s joining the Dots for Nature Programme to share with our community growers. It details ideas for volunteering sessions, community events, and ways to engage others in work on the farm. Please note it is currently in draft. Sust. Food Cornwall DRAFT Community Growing Volunteer Handbook
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Good Food, Better Learning
A short report by SFC on the evidence for nourishing minds through healthy, nutritious, sustainable school food and a food-effective curriculum, which is a key focus of our Food & education Programme. By connecting young people with food, nutrition and sustainability, SFC is not only supporting their health and learning now but also helping Cornwall…
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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board Civic Lantern Report
Tackling food insecurity (beyond meeting immediate emergency needs) is identified as a priority in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board’s vision document: The Cornwall Plan 2020-2050. A multi-agency Cost of Living Crisis Strategic Group, chaired by the Director of Public Health and bringing together Cornwall Council, Citizens Advice, Department of Work and Pensions, SFC,…
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Loveland: community, well-being, food, nature, education, skills and hope
Report on participatory research carried out by an interdisciplinary research team at ‘Loveland’ community growing project in Penryn. The report: Explores the impact of Loveland on food system awareness, climate anxiety, wellbeing, community resilience, and education Seeks to understand how Loveland can act to achieve its five key aims: enhance wellbeing, create a space for…
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Towards a Sustainable Food Cornwall – report 2021
This report was co-created by Sustainable Food Cornwall’s founding team of citizen researchers and food activists. It sets out the result of surveys, workshops and individual focussed discussions with over 200 individuals and organisations in the voluntary and community, public and private sectors, and presents their views on the present food system in Cornwall, the…
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Towards a Sustainable Food Cornwall – SUMMARY report 2021
A summary of Sustainable Food Cornwall’s ‘founding’ report, following engagement with over 200 individuals and organisations in the voluntary and community, public and private sectors on their views on the present food system in Cornwall, the problems it poses and what a sustainable food system might look like.
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Towards a Sustainable Food Cornwall research findings & workshop – slides 2021
A summary of our initial research, engagement and workshop findings, May 2021.
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Community Growing in Cornwall Report 2023 FINAL (no appendices)
Produced by Sustainable Food Cornwall and the University of Exeter, supported by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board’s Community Growing Working Group. June 2023
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Community Growing in Cornwall Report Combined FINAL (with appendices)
Produced by Sustainable Food Cornwall and the University of Exeter, supported by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board’s Community Growing Working Group. June 2023