Soil Association Scotland

Thanks to all who joined our farm workshop, Planning for Change: Making the most of #WholeFarmPlans at Lochhouses Farm last week, and to East Lothian Climate Hub for co-hosting! Special thanks to fantastic host farmer Robert Dale for kindly sharing his insights and showing us round his #EastLothian arable farm, which is committed to supporting nature and tackling climate change through practices including IPM, reducing external inputs, and management of #soil, #habitats, #water and #trees and #hedges. You can find more information on upcoming workshops and webinars as well as useful resources here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTw2fGCJ #Agroecology #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biodiversity Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Farming For a Better Climate The Woodland Trust Scottish Crofting Federation Soil Association Nature Friendly Farming Network NatureScot Agricology

👏 What a show! | Reflecting on an inspiring #ScotHot2025 We’re leaving ScotHot feeling energised and more determined than ever to make good food the easy choice for everyone in Scotland. 💬 We had brilliant conversations with suppliers, caterers, and partners – all committed to: 🥕 Putting fresh, local produce at the heart of menus 🌍 Supporting Scottish farmers and reducing food miles 🍽️ Creating meals that nourish both people & planet 🏆 The Food for Life Competition Class was a particular highlight – showcasing chefs who proved that sustainability and creativity go hand in hand. Participants came from across the board of public sector catering: BaxterStorey Glasgow Caledonian University Renfrewshire Council Dynamic Earth Stirling Council NHS Borders But this is just the beginning. Together, we can: ✅ Transform school & hospital meals ✅ Support Scotland’s food economy ✅ Build a future where every plate of food is good for health, farmers & the environment Let’s keep the momentum going. 📧 Reach out if you’d like to work with us on making this vision a reality. Together, we can serve up change. #FoodForLifeScotland #PublicSectorCatering #FoodForLifeServedHere

🦋 Biodiversity Auditing – Making it work for farmers and crofters 📅 Friday 7 March ⏲️ 9.30 for a 10am start (morning only). 🪱 Join us at Laggan of Clachaig farm, Nethybridge, to see how Biodiversity Audits can be a helpful tool for future farm management. We’ll cover what’s involved, what’s required by when, and how to go about it. We’ll also include simple example exercises out in the field. Limited numbers. To book a place please email info@speycatchment.org or send a text to 07572 186919 with your name and your farm name. A Cairngorms Crofters and Farmers Community Workshop, supported by Spey Catchment Initiative, SAC Consulting and Soil Association Scotland #WholeFarmPlans #Agroecology Cairngorms National Park Authority Nature Friendly Farming Network Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Pasture for Life The Woodland Trust Scottish Forestry Scottish Crofting Federation

We are thrilled Give Peas a Chance! 🫛 pilot project has received the Yummy award for Best Local Initiative Championing Children's Healthy Food at the Childrens Food summit 2025! 🎉 This project is a collaboration between Soil Association Scotland, Aberdeen City Council - City Development & Regeneration, The Royal Highland Education Trust, Royal Northern Countryside Initiative, and farmer Phil Swire, and funded by Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming's Bridging the Gap programme. The judges loved the project’s innovation, as well as its integration of sustainability into school meals, and potential for wider replication. Well done to all involved! You can check out the rest of the winners & finalists 👇 https://bit.ly/4hVUHNK #childrensfood25

🌿 Back for Day Two – let’s keep the good food conversations going! After an inspiring first day at #ScotHot2025, we’re ready for more conversations, connections, and creativity around the future of food in Scotland. Yesterday, we saw chefs championing: 🥕 Local, seasonal Scottish produce 🌍 Sourcing that supports farmers and reduces environmental impact 🍽️ Creating fresh, nourishing meals for our schools, hospitals & communities Today, we’re continuing those conversations: 💬 How can we embed good food values across the public sector? 🤝 How can suppliers and caterers work together to make fresh, local the easy choice? 🏆 What’s next after the success of the Food for Life Competition Class? If you’re here, let’s talk. We’d love to discuss how Food for Life Scotland can support your journey towards more sustainable, locally sourced food. 📍Find us at stand 599 or drop us a message. Let’s build a future where every meal matters. #FoodForLifeScotland #GoodFoodForAll #PublicSectorFood

🏆 The big day is here! The kitchens are heating up at #ScotHot2025, and we’re ready to welcome some of Scotland’s most talented chefs to the #FoodforLife Competition Class. Today’s challenge? 🥕 Celebrate fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients 🌍 Champion sustainable sourcing 🍽️ Create dishes that nourish both people and planet These chefs are showing how good food can be the easy choice - in our schools, hospitals, and communities. We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes action, standout dishes, and celebrating those leading the way. Stay tuned! 📍If you’re at ScotHot, come find us at stand 599 - we would love to chat about how we can work together to put good food on every plate. #FoodForLifeScotland #PublicSectorCatering #FoodForLifeCompetition #SustainableCatering

🍽️ The future of public sector food is local, fresh and fair At Food for Life Scotland, we work with schools, care homes, and hospitals to ensure that every plate served supports: ✅ Scottish farmers & producers ✅ Healthy, nutritious meals for our communities ✅ A more sustainable food system This is why we’re excited to be part of #ScotHot2025 – connecting with industry leaders passionate about making good food the standard across Scotland. Are you ready to serve food that’s better for people and the planet? Let’s talk! 👋 Visit us at ScotHot stand 599, 26-27 Feb, SEC Glasgow #FoodForLifeServedHere #PublicSectorCatering

🍴Calling the next generation of Good Food Champions! Exciting news! At #ScotHot2025, we’re proud to present the Food for Life Competition Class, celebrating talented chefs who share our passion for: 🥕 Fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients 🌍 Sourcing sustainably 🍽️ Putting good food on every plate Contestants will showcase their skills, creating dishes that don’t just taste incredible but reflect our vision of good food for all: good for health, good for farmers and good for the planet 🌍 This is more than a competition; it’s about inspiring a future where the food we serve nourishes people and supports local producers. 📅 Join us at ScotHot 2025 (26-27 Feb, SEC Glasgow) to cheer on the chefs driving this change! Together, we can make good food the easy choice for everyone. #FoodForLifeScotland #ScotHot2025 #SustainableCatering #FoodForLifeCompetition

🌿 Good food. Good business. Good for Scotland. We’re thrilled to be heading to #ScotHot2025, Scotland’s leading event for food, drink, hospitality, and tourism next week! Join Food for Life Scotland at the SEC Glasgow (26-27 February), where we’ll be talking all things: 🥕 Fresh, local, and sustainable food 🏆 Food for Life Served Here – transforming public sector meals 🌍 Supporting Scottish producers and reducing food miles Let’s build a future where good food is the easy choice for everyone. 📍 Visit stand 599 and discover how your organisation can join the food revolution! #FoodForLifeScotland #ScotHot2025 #SustainableCatering #GoodFoodForAll

It's not too late to book your place for our farm walk and workshop at Lochhouses Farm near Dunbar tomorrow, 10am-2pm! 📢 https://lnkd.in/e8mpCYdF This workshop will: 🌿 Explore the upcoming #WholeFarmPlan requirements. 🦋 Discuss how to improve farm resilience and reduce climate impacts. 📝 Examine how data and on-farm observations can inform decision-making. 🌍 Consider the impact of climate change on farming operations. 🌳 Explore how features like margins, wetlands, and woodlands can enhance resilience. Hot lunch included. FREE and open to farmers and crofters. Booking is required. #TreesOnFarm #Agroecology #SoilHealth #Biodiversity #Carbon #IPM #AnimalWelfare SAC Consulting The Landworkers' Alliance Propagate Nature Friendly Farming Network Nourish Scotland Pasture for Life The James Hutton Institute Scottish Environment LINK Scottish Crofting Federation NFU SCOTLAND Scotland's Farm Advisory Service East Lothian Climate Hub