Shop local: support farmers to support nature
Organisation
Herefordshire Food Alliance
Action
Buy River Friendly Food here in Herefordshire:
The Food Alliance supports farmers producing food in ways that sustain and build nature. This includes: using cover crops to reduce soil erosion, improving soil health through herbal pasture, and stopping the run-off of dangerous nutrients into waterways by planting 'buffer strips' of meadow.
Location
Across Herefordshire
Level of commitment
Low. Small changes in buying habits - buying milk direct from a vending machine for example - can make a big difference to the local economy and waterways!
Training required
No training needed to purchase good food from good farms; just check the link. There are however many informative links to help us understand the challenges agriculture and rivers are facing.
Kit needed / provided
None
Outcome
You can make massive positive change through actively supporting farmers that are helping to tackle the issues affecting our rivers. You will make a real difference to Herefordshire and beyond with your food purchases.