We need a #ScotFoodRethink more than ever!
As part of our work promoting coalition principles in the pursuit of a changed food system, we have developed Five Calls in the Wake of COVID— five asks that policymakers can implement to strengthen our food system.
As part of our work promoting coalition principles in the pursuit of a changed food system, we have developed Five Calls in the Wake of COVID— five asks that policymakers can implement to strengthen our food system.
1. Local Food
We believe short supply chains go further. We call for investments in regional food economies and help to provide access to resources such as land, as well as training and development opportunities.
2. Workers' Rights
We are calling for appropriate compensation and the fair treatment of key workers in the food sector to value the vital role they play. This requires a shift away from precarious employment contracts and a recognition of the role food workers play in rural development.
3. Food Insecurity
We can end food insecurity by securing the Right to Food, ensuring people’s health-happiness and enabling a thriving food culture. Immediate action can be taken to achieve this through the Scottish Welfare Fund. Everyone should have the financial means to access food of their own choice with dignity.
4. Environment
A food system that is in harmony with nature is vital to creating a sustainable Scotland. We call for measures to allow for public land ownership, greater crop diversification and strengthening community agriculture to create a food system that enhances biodiversity and feeds Scotland in a nourishing, sustainable way.
5. Health
A food system that promotes health is key to fighting and winning the current pandemic and creating resilience to any future threats. We call for measures that support and promote production, distribution and sales of fresh, healthy produce.
We believe short supply chains go further. We call for investments in regional food economies and help to provide access to resources such as land, as well as training and development opportunities.
2. Workers' Rights
We are calling for appropriate compensation and the fair treatment of key workers in the food sector to value the vital role they play. This requires a shift away from precarious employment contracts and a recognition of the role food workers play in rural development.
3. Food Insecurity
We can end food insecurity by securing the Right to Food, ensuring people’s health-happiness and enabling a thriving food culture. Immediate action can be taken to achieve this through the Scottish Welfare Fund. Everyone should have the financial means to access food of their own choice with dignity.
4. Environment
A food system that is in harmony with nature is vital to creating a sustainable Scotland. We call for measures to allow for public land ownership, greater crop diversification and strengthening community agriculture to create a food system that enhances biodiversity and feeds Scotland in a nourishing, sustainable way.
5. Health
A food system that promotes health is key to fighting and winning the current pandemic and creating resilience to any future threats. We call for measures that support and promote production, distribution and sales of fresh, healthy produce.
To support the Five Calls, we are having a series of Food Chats on Twitter. Each Food Chat will take 30 minutes every Wednesday, beginning 3 June at 5:30pm. It's easy to get involved - just follow the steps below!
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1. From 5:30pm - 6:00pm the SFC twitter account @GFNCampaign will post five questions, one every five minutes. The first question will begin with 'Q1' (to indicate Question 1) and the second will begin with 'Q2' etc. Please begin your answer to the first question with 'A1' (to indicate Answer 1) and begin your answer to the second question with 'A2'
2. Remember to include the hashtag #ScotFoodRethink so we can keep track of your tweets! 3. Feel free to include links, pictures, videos, stats or anything that you want to share - this will help to keep the discussion interesting. 4. Tell your friends! Invite as many people as possible to our Food Chat - the more diverse voices we get, the better! |
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For example:
@GFNCampaign Post - Q1: How can we help people understand the effort that goes into getting food to their table? #ScotFoodRethink
Your Post - A1: We can push for transparent supply chains so we are all more aware of where our food is from, and the men and women who work hard to put food on our plates #ScotFoodRethink
Our next Twitter Food Chat, on Wednesday JULY 1st 5.30 - 6pm will be on Health and will have the following questions:
Q1: What steps can we take to prioritise the nutritional value of food? #ScotFoodRethink
Q2: What makes our current food environment unhealthy? #ScotFoodRethink
Q3: What can we do to make sure our food environment promotes heavy food choices? #ScotFoodRethink
Q4: Why is nutrition relevant to COVID-19 crisis?#ScotFoodRethink
Q5: What does a healthy Scottish diet include?#ScotFoodRethink
Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
@GFNCampaign Post - Q1: How can we help people understand the effort that goes into getting food to their table? #ScotFoodRethink
Your Post - A1: We can push for transparent supply chains so we are all more aware of where our food is from, and the men and women who work hard to put food on our plates #ScotFoodRethink
Our next Twitter Food Chat, on Wednesday JULY 1st 5.30 - 6pm will be on Health and will have the following questions:
Q1: What steps can we take to prioritise the nutritional value of food? #ScotFoodRethink
Q2: What makes our current food environment unhealthy? #ScotFoodRethink
Q3: What can we do to make sure our food environment promotes heavy food choices? #ScotFoodRethink
Q4: Why is nutrition relevant to COVID-19 crisis?#ScotFoodRethink
Q5: What does a healthy Scottish diet include?#ScotFoodRethink
Looking forward to connecting with you soon!