Farmer Involvement in the Circular School Food System

Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture, vibrant rural communities, and healthier school meals?

Do you believe that farmers should play a key role in shaping the future of school food systems?

Then don’t miss this interactive online workshop, where we’ll explore how local and smallholder farmers can contribute to building circular school food systems—models that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.

🎤 Keynote Speaker

We are proud to welcome Mr. Mark Stein, Research Associate at the University of Salford (UK), who will deliver a keynote address on:

“Sustainable Public Food Procurement (PFP) and Its Impact on Farmers and Communities”

His talk will focus on how public procurement can:

• Provide reliable markets for local and smallholder farmers

• Promote the conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity

• Improve nutrition and health outcomes for children and communities

💬 Roundtable Discussion

Following the keynote, a roundtable session with agricultural and food system experts will explore:

• Challenges in supplying schools with organic and local products

• Opportunities to strengthen small-scale farmers in local value chains

• Concrete policy recommendations from farmers to support regional food systems

Whether you’re a farmer, educator, policymaker, or a food system innovator—your voice matters.

🌍 Be part of the conversation. Help shape the future of school food.

Register now and join us in creating more sustainable, inclusive school food systems!