About Us
WHAT WE DO
The trust has several key aims:
To develop strong market demand for quality local and regional produce
To develop the knowledge required for informed food buying and healthy eating
To develop the skills required for the growing and preparing of fresh food
To support food and drink businesses in meeting the growing market demand for good quality, traceable produce
Mid Wales Food and Land Trust – distinctively different, making a difference
WHO WE ARE
We are a Trust that is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, managed by a board of directors who undertake the role on a voluntary basis.
The Trust manages a portfolio of projects that make a significant contribution to building a sustainable local and regional economy for Mid Wales.
The Trust’s projects include:
Promoting cooking skills using local foods at all levels of expertise, including project delivery on behalf of Sure Start
Providing consultancy services to public and private sectors regarding local and regional foods and development of the sector
Working with schools and catering services to develop healthy school menus using seasonal, fresh, locally produced ingredients
Developing and promoting farmers’ markets and the pioneering of school-based farmers’ markets
Developing and promoting food tourism through the creative use of local and regional foods
Projects in Development
The Trust is developing a range of projects and initiatives across Mid Wales based upon local economic opportunities and community needs. These are founded on the following principles:
Initiatives to support the development and growth of the local and regional food sector and its contribution to a strong and sustainable regional economy
Campaigns and marketing initiatives to raise awareness of local and regional foods, their methods of production and seasonality
Working in schools and communities to develop broader understanding at a practical level —making the links between food, health, farming and the environment
Working with public and private sectors to influence strategic decision making — making the connections between economic, social and environmental issues in sustainable development
The Welsh Food Festival
This annual food festival is delivered in partnership with Glasevern Hall Gardens, Berriew, Powys. The festival, with over 50 quality Welsh food and drink producers, takes place over the first weekend of September in the spectacular setting of the Hall and gardens. For more information go to the WFF website
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Directors of the Trust
Linda Broughall, Head teacher of Ladywell Green primary school |
Catriona Graham, Director
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 Margaret Evitts, Head teacher of Gungrog Church in Wales nursery and infants school, Welshpool |
Dr Barbara Grantham, Scientist and company secretary of a limited company |
 Sue Jones, Section Leader for Hospitality and Tourism at Coleg Powys and organic farmer |
 Antony Lewis, Barrister and member of the Soil Association |
 Louise Powell, Basic cookery skills tutor and member of the Food Commission's Parents Jury |
 Lavinia Vaughan, Farmer and chef, and proprietor of Feast of Food Delicatessen |
Staff of the Trust
Cath Smith, Executive Director and Trust’s Company Secretary
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Sioned Pugh, School Farmers' Market Co-ordinator |
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