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Using Social and Ecological systems theory to build resilient local food systems
Tamar Grow Local: A case study
Market Gardening in the
Tamar Valley
Rachel Kaleta
Pollock 1971
Stephen McKay= near Bohetherick Tony Atkin = lower Tamar Geograph.org.uk
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http://www.woolworthsmuseum.co.uk/1950s-i-grocery.htm
The Tamar Valley Today
http://www.tamarviewnurseries.co.uk/
Using Social and Ecological systems theory to build resilient local food systems
Tamar Grow Local: A case study
Food enterprises viewed in isolation
Businesses launch
Business folds
Businesses idea
Business sucess Source finance, skills & assets
Learning from Social and ecological systems Adaptive cycles
From Panarchy: Understanding Transformations in Human and Natural Systems edited by Lance H. Gunderson and C.S. Holling. Copyright © 2002 Island Press.
‘Nested’ adaptive cycles - Panarchy
Garmestani, A. S., and M. H. Benson. 2013. A framework for resilience-based governance of social-ecological systems. Ecology and Society 18(1): 9. Adapted from Gunderson and Holling (2002).
Tamar Grow Local CIC
Incorporated in 2007 Founded on co-operative principles Currently 7 voluntary directors 5 employees 3.5 FTE Started with 2 allotment sites, and seasonal events
Orchards
Apiaries
CSA
Livestock Co-ops
Community Growing
‘Nested’ adaptive cycles - Panarchy
Garmestani, A. S., and M. H. Benson. 2013. A framework for resilience-based governance of social-ecological systems. Ecology and Society 18(1): 9. Adapted from Gunderson and Holling (2002).
Produce co-ops
Collectivise to: Create Volume & Continuity of supply Access to different markets Reduce competition at the gate Reduce costs through: Sharing equipment Bulk purchasing
Food Hubs
Open source International, with CIC in UK 6 active hubs / shops in UK, …. and growing fast Tamar Valley Food Hub 15% mark-up on local producers 30% mark-up on wholesale 2% of turnover to OFN UK CIC This week we have 53 producers, 644 product lines
Tamar Valley Producers
Micro producers Larger scale production
Recreational production
Growers co-op Starter units
1-3 acres + infrastructure Shared equipment Training Access to markets
Grow Share Cook - veg bag
85% of participants say they now have a healthier diet 89% of participants say that Grow, Share, Cook has helped improve their cooking skills Independent SROI calculation £15.79
Usually 5 items & a recipe Sourced from:
Community projects Farmstart tenants Local growers Local aggregator
Orchards
Apiaries
CSA
Livestock Co-ops
Community Growing
Markets & Food Hubs
Distribution
Equipment Bank Training & Events
Produce Co-ops
Tamar Grow Local CIC
Exisiting Producers
TGL provides: Collective Identity Strategic management Shared Insurance Shared bank account Advice & Experience Community
‘Second tier’ projects
‘First tier’ projects
Starter unit Producers
Tamar Grow Local: A complex adaptive system?