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To secure a future for local regenerative food production. To create a community space that brings people together to celebrate local food.
by The Food Barn CIC in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
We’re seeking to raise £20,000 to help The Food Barn continue its vital role in supporting local food producers, promoting community well-being, and leading on climate action. The Food Barn is more than just a market; it’s a place where the rich tradition of food production and agriculture in Cornwall continues to evolve, meeting the needs of both people and the planet. In a region with limited job opportunities, The Food Barn provides small businesses with the means to thrive, while offering our community a chance to reconnect with how their food is produced.
The Food Barn is a weekly Saturday produce and farmers market, that is focused on food grown and produced in the local area using methods that support the environment, have high welfare standards and organic principles. We trade from 9-1 51 Saturdays of the year, hosting between 25 to 30 traders. Our offerings include everything from organic vegetables and free-range eggs to sustainably raised meats, all produced with a deep respect for the environment and for Cornish food traditions.
The Food Barn started out of necessity during covid, when a core team of producers needed an outlet to sell, and the community needed a safe way to shop. Since then it has grown into a vibrant community of producers, farmers, customers and friends. It has become a Saturday staple in many peoples lives and offers a healthier, yummier and more environmentally friendly way to eat.
What began as a response to the challenges of the pandemic has grown into a key part of our community, supporting small businesses and fostering meaningful relationships between producers and consumers.
The Food Barn stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, helping to carry Cornwall’s rich agricultural heritage into the future. By supporting small, sustainable businesses, we’re not only preserving these traditions but also adapting them to address today’s challenges, from economic resilience to climate change.
So that we can continue to be a platform that brings together the local community and the people directly involved in producing their food. Whilst providing an outlet for local farmers and food producers, we also want to create a community space for community well being, food based eduction and championing farming methods that work with nature, not against it.
We are an active platform for local community food resilience, through the climate and ecological crisis.
Every Saturday people of all ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances gather together at The Food Barn to buy their food directly from the growers, farmers and producers. Its an opportunity to find out exactly how the food is produced and make an informed decision about what you eat.
We can solidify The Food Barn’s foundations, allowing us to be here for years to come. Supporting the local food systems in Cornwall, and the small businesses that create our local economy. We can create a safe and inclusive community space that celebrates food, people, food based education and the environment. We hope to be able to collaborate with more local food producers and farmers, with the intention of creating relationships between farmers and customers, thus ensuring the security of many small business and the health of people and the local environment.
We hope to be able to continue to support 25-30 businesses every week, with a stable outlet for their produce where they can sell directly to their customers.
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