Over 130 food & farming civil society organisations completed Food Issues Census 3, sharing their successes, their struggles and telling the real story of how they are funded and resourced, including a good number working in Northern Ireland. Join us at Brink! in Belfast to connect with peers, funders and decision makers working in food & farming, explore rich insights into the state of the sector in the NI and the UK, and help shape a brighter - and better funded - future together.

We're hosting this event in partnership with the Belfast Food Partnership who will be sharing progress on the Belfast Sustainable Food Strategy which is currently being written.

OUTLINE AGENDA:

Introduction and scene setting

What state are we in - and how can we do more of the good stuff in future?

Sharing of insights and stories from Food Issues Census 3 - on priority issues, funding gaps and what CSOs want from funders.

Small group discussion

Break/refreshments and networking

Belfast Food Strategy and local action

Wrapping up

Followed by a Food Citizen Social - drinks & networking at the Sunflower

Exploring food, farming and funding in NI