Projects

Emergent Generation was co-created with a diverse steering group of young people from across the food system in 2022.

It is a diverse network of young people working together to build an agroecological food system and regenerative future. Our work aims to enable, encourage, and empower young members of our rural and urban communities to build a sustainable food system that nourishes people and planet. 

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We create and deliver events on and offline where participants:

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• Make new connections; ​with each other, within the sector and across generations

• Enjoy fresh conversations and insight 

• Develop knowledge and skills

• Get inspired / gain confidence

• Engage with new volunteering, career & educational opportunities

• Contribute their won ideas

• Turn passion into action for change

Gloucestershire Regenerative Environment and Agriculture Transition (GREAT), was a three-year project, funded by Thirty Percy, to boost the transition to farming methods that restore the soil, water and air.

I led the GREAT New Entrants strand of work and successfully:

• Mapped activity across the sector

• Collaborated with other actors to fill gaps for new entrant provision (part of the steering group that identified the need for The Agroecology Learning Collective.

• Organised knowledge sharing events and managed an opportunities board.​

• Piloted a programme of 1-1 support for New Entrants.

As part of my work at FarmED and with the GREAT Project I helped to develop a new programme around integrating new enterprises and people on farms. 

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We invited experts in the field to explore the various models that are being tried and tested across the UK and discussed how enterprise stacking, joint ventures, share farming and partnerships can benefit both the bottom line and new entrants, as well as creating thriving communities.

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You can read more about the programme here.​​​​

During the 2020 lockdown I initiated time critical research around youth employability in horticulture and designed a test programme around the job of fruit picking with a team of 10 young people aged 18 -20, at a soft fruits farm.

Using an evaluation framework I reported the outcomes and explored the development of this model to promote food & farming education through practical opportunities. Check out the film by clicking on the image, or read the report here.

Developed a 3-day Study Tour for participants to learn more about agroecology and regenerative agriculture in the field. An opportunity for people to expand their networks and share knowledge with peers. 

We visited visit farmer and agronomist, Ed Horton (Poulton Fields Farm, Cirencester), who is running a mixed hybrid farming system, removing artificial inputs and growing niche crops. As well as Sam Phillips (Macaroni Farm, Eastleach) for a walk and talk about their agroecological ventures in arable, organic livestock and  pioneering mobile dairy and herbal ley system. These visits paved the way to two inspiring days at the Groundswell festival in Hertfordshire.

With support from WWF, I designed and delivered a campaign workshop at FarmED designed to up-skill 20 young farmers, growers & food sector actors to deliver their messages about nature-friendly faming with impact. Check out a film that captured the day by clicking on the image.

Part of a small team spearheading phase two of a new partnership, focusing on strategy & project development, creating space for the many regional voices dedicated to creating a sustainable food future. Ignited the communications infrastructure (vision document, website, social media). Click on image to view the work.

Integrated Local Delivery (ILD) is a proven approach to tackling climate change at a local level.

This film introduces the Integrated Local Delivery framework and the key role of the facilitator who brings together local stakeholders to scope risks and opportunities at a landscape level. Click on the image to watch the film.

I led the film production process and developed the script by working with ILD creators in order to deliver the message and process of ILD in 4 minutes.

The framework gives the facilitator the tools they need to connect locally relevant government, charitable, corporate and environmental organisations to work together in support.

Created a series of short films about seasonal jobs to support a new innovative app service ‘Seasonaljobs.io’ which aimed to match job seekers automatically to seasonal jobs and permanent job opportunities.

Project Manager of digitally integrated commercial campaign content for broadcast on TV, Cinema & Social Platforms, working with brands inc. Go Daddy, O2, & Macmillan at a senior level, I successfully:

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• Built value for creative agencies and their clients by finding cost effective solutions for marketing budgets between £2k and £2M.

• Developed solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders and successfully led many creative & technical teams.

• Delivered complex multi-stakeholder projects on schedule, without compromising the strategic direction.

• Managed assistants; maintained senior client relationships, monitored budgets, produced regular reports; presented key milestones to clients and management teams; organised insurance; ensured compliance and delivered on contractual obligations.

Click the image above to see some of the work.