This half-day workshop is aimed at public procurers and anyone interested in building more large-scale demand for agro-ecologically grown pulses being produced for human consumption in the North of England.

This workshop aims to:

• Build a fuller picture and shared understanding of a collective vision and objectives for pulses for human consumption in the North

• Identify and connect key people and organisations from different parts of the food system across the North who would be interested in becoming involved in the next steps of a collaboration around pulses

• Bring Inspiration, ideas and advice based on what Hodmedods have achieved and a better understanding of how we can develop a future project together

We are interested in beginning the ground-work that could lead to a larger-scale feasibility and scoping study for developing a solid value chain collaboration around agro-ecologically grown pulses for human consumption in the North of England.

Please join us for lunch from 1pm.

1.45pm - Welcome and introductions

2.05pm - Case studies and possibilities - short inputs from existing projects and procurers in the North

2.45pm - Group discussions around some key questions

3.45pm - Next steps and wrap up

4.15pm Finish

This workshop is part of a series of events funded by Farming the Future and coordinated by a collaboration group which includes Northern Food and Farming (LESS (Lancaster District) CIC), North Lancashire FoodFutures, Hodmedod's, Gaia Seed Sovereignty Programme, FoodWise Leeds, FeedLeeds Farm Group, University of Leeds, Organic Research Centre and Michael Marston. The group is also working with Feedback. 

The workshop is free to attend, but please make a donation to help cover the direct costs of the meeting if you are able to. Many thanks. 

The meeting will take place at Fairbairn House, Clarendon Road, Leeds, see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/campusmap?location=17430