Taking place on Tuesday 10th June at Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire, the event is being hosted by the British Farming Awards Sustainable Farmer of 2024 Dr Johnny Wake.
Dr. Wake left a career in medicine to focus on transforming his family farm into an example of regenerative farming. He will guide a tour of the Estate, showcasing the sustainable practices shaping British agriculture.
Delegates can expect practical insights and an opportunity to share learning with their peers, as Dr Wake explores the vital relationships in the food chain and their link to student and patient wellbeing.
Commenting on the train day, Dr Wake said: “We’re keen to promote healthy eating and a connection with food and where it comes from by providing tangible example of how responsible land stewardship, sustainability, and holistic living can be seamlessly integrated into daily life.”
With the upcoming Government Buying Standards for public sector procurement, this training day offers a timely opportunity to learn how to align with policies that prioritise nutritious, sustainably farmed British food—driving economic growth and supporting public health.
The event will also introduce the new partnership between Love British Food and Food for Life, aimed at promoting good food in schools, hospitals and care settings.
This visit is part of Love British Food’s national programme promoting British food within the public sector. After successfully completing nine farm visits, this tenth event will inspire even more caterers to champion locally sourced, environmentally sustainable, and nutritionally superior food.
Alexia Robinson, Love British Food founder, added: “Simply put, food grown in a way that Johnny advocates for, not only enhances the environment it is often more nutritious. It plays a vital role in helping students thrive, patients recover, and our local communities and economies to flourish.”
Learn more about Love British Food’s farm visit programme here.