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Strategies to Nourish People & Planet
Our vision is to promote a fairer, more equitable food system which provides viable livelihoods for farmers and producers, and nourishes people, communities and planet. We provide project management, consultancy and facilitation services to a wide variety of clients and projects that promote this vision.
Policy & Advocacy
From consultations and workshop facilitation, to research, policy papers and reports, we work with community groups, NGOs, state bodies and the private sector on initiatives that promote good food for all, sustainable food systems and livelihoods..
Business & Strategy
Business and strategy development for producers/producer groups, festivals and events, and projects that support sustainable and artisan food production, food education, and food culture..
Ruth Hegarty
Agency Director Ruth Hegarty is an experienced facilitator, moderator, MC and speaker, as well as a commentator on food policy..
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The Seed of Food System Resilience
Conversation with Jennifer McConnell, Irish Seed Savers The first lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic here in Ireland coincided with Spring and a spectacular Spring at that. Suddenly people had a lot more time on their hands, and many turned their hand to growing their own food. There was suddenly an
Bringing GAA mindset to our food culture – Siobhan Ni Ghairbhith, St. Tola Cheese
Back in April, I started recording a zoom interviews about the impact of Covid -19 on Irish food*. The first was this one with Siobhan Ni Ghairbhith, producer of St. Tola Goat Cheese in Clare and a well known face in Irish artisan food. Sadly, we are back in a