On 9th October, Rachael and Bethan were proud to represent Food Works at a performance of the incredible show 3 Acres And A Cow at the Crucible Theatre.
Three Acres And A Cow connects the Norman Conquest and Peasant’s Revolt to contemporary issues via the Enclosures and Industrial Revolution, drawing a compelling narrative through the people’s history of England in folk song, story and poem.
Before the show and during the interval a wide range of organisations and small businesses took over the foyer to demonstrate all the diverse ways there are in Sheffield to get involved in all things land rights, local growing and community action.
It was a fun and educational evening with not only a thought-provoking show but also the chance to talk to many new and existing customers, volunteers and supporters. It was an excellent opportunity to share more about the work we’re doing at Food Works by converting unused plots of land into community growing spaces where we can work with local volunteers to produce food for their neighbourhoods and the city.
Growing more of our food locally is the single most important thing we can do to improve our food system. By reducing the need for transportation, storage and artificial ways to preserve food over time, we can dramatically lower the impact our food production has on the environment.
By growing food right on our doorstep, and not relying on global supply chains, we know this food will be available to us when we need it. By growing our food collaboratively with volunteers we can also ensure it is accessible for all.
For anyone who would like to get involved in developing our food growing operations sign up to volunteer here:
https://thefoodworks.org/join-us/volunteer-with-us/
Find out more about our Community Food Growing Programme here:
https://thefoodworks.org/community-food-growing-programme/
To receive some of this delicious locally grown food sign up for a patron box today: https://thefoodworks.org/shop/patron-box-subscription/
