• Explore the options and the obstacles to producing a sustainable food policy for Scotland.
• Learn about approaches to food policy and procurement issues in other countries and regions.
• Hear from experts on local, sustainable food and question representatives from key organisations.
• Hear good practice examples of local food initiatives and other food projects as well as how they can be replicated.
• Contribute your views to the national discussion on the future of food in Scotland.

Speakers include: Richard Lochhead (Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment), Jim McLaren (President, NFU Scotland) and Andrew Fairlie (Chef and Restauranteur).

Following our recent work and interest in local food, Forward Scotland is delighted to announce the our Acting Chief Executive, Frazer Scott, is one of the panel members at this event.

The conference will be held on the 16th April  in Edinburgh. Early bird booking closes on the 14th March.
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