Thread by @GaiaFoundation

Thread 1/8: Respond positively to #covid19uk by...

Buying local, planting and saving #seeds and re-localising #food production!

In this thread we share how and why- read on and please RT!

gaiafoundation.org/navigating-cor…

2/8: In response to the #coronavirus crisis, our friends @LandworkersUK are calling for emergency measures to ensure the resilience of our domestic food supply in the months ahead- a new '#DigforVictory!'

This needs government support. Here's why:

landworkersalliance.org.uk/lwa-measures-f…

3/8: Whoever you are, wherever you are, there are things you can do to support local, nutritious, #climate friendly #food production...

#covid19uk #COVID19

4/8: Know a local grower who usually sells to restaurants or at #farmers’ markets? Get in touch to see if they’re up for selling to you directly (and safely!).

A few places to start if you live in the UK:

@CSANetwork
@OGAgrowers
@TheGBFoodHub
@OpenFoodNetUK

#COVID19

5/8: Growing your own is affordable, fun and builds vital skills. Start by sourcing high quality, #organic and open-pollinated #seed. Here are some UK & Irish suppliers:

@VitalSeeds
@IrishSeedSavers
@seedcoop
@MadsMcKeever

For more, visit: seedsovereignty.info/resources/seed…
#COVID19

6/8: We have a #SeedSovereignty resource #library containing everything you need to get started planting #seed, growing #food and saving the seed for the next season in a virtuous cycle.

Check it out here:
seedsovereignty.info/our-resources/

#COVID19

7/8: Still need some inspiration to start your growing journey?

Watch our series of short films featuring small-scale #farmers and #seed savers working together to create a more abundant, resilient #organic seed system in the Uk and Ireland.

vimeo.com/showcase/55973…

7/8: If you've got a story about:

-Connecting with local growers.
-Starting your own growing journey, we want to hear it.
-Other recommendations for producers of seed and food.

Reply here or tweet @GaiaFoundation and @SeedSov!

#DigforVictory #SeedSovereignty #COVID19

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