Feeding Ourselves
Feeding Ourselves has evolved from an annual gathering in Cloughjordan into a vibrant Community of Practice—a dynamic, multi-actor network of farmers, land workers, researchers, activists, and advocates of short food supply chains, all working to cultivate resilient and thriving local food systems.
It’s a space for connection, collaboration, and collective action—where we reimagine and work towards food economies that are fair, regenerative, and deeply rooted in place. This growing network strengthens local food systems by supporting a just transition: one where farmers can thrive, everyone has access to healthy, locally produced food, and meaningful responses are made to the challenges of climate, biodiversity, and rural resilience.
Events
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Feeding Ourselves Local Food Symposium, Dublin
Thursday 30th October I 13.30 – 17.30 I Regent House, Trinity College Dublin How can we better support local food producers and nourish communities through stronger local food economies in Ireland?
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Local Food Facilitators webinar – June 25
Co-Design Webinar held on June 25th 2025 that explored Supports & Training for Short Food Supply Chain Advisors
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Strengthening Local Food Economies – June 25
How Policies & Pathways Can Better Support Ireland’s Local Food Producers. A Feeding Ourselves webinar that asked: what would it take for local food producers to finally get the support they deserve?
Three Horizons
For the past five years, the Feeding Ourselves gathering has utilised the Talanoa Dialogue, a participatory process developed under the UNFCCC during COP23 in 2017, under Fiji’s presidency. “Talanoa,” a Fijian word, refers to an inclusive and constructive dialogue where participants share stories, build empathy, and work toward solutions for the common good.
Working Groups
The Feeding Ourselves Community of Practice (CoP) brings together diverse stakeholders to advance policy, training, and advocacy development for resilient local food systems. A number of key initiatives are driven through working groups and living labs, each focusing on critical aspects of food sovereignty, land use, and local economies.
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Food System Transformation at the Electric Picnic Festival
How do you fit complicated conversations about food system transformation into an enormous music festival?
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Palestine – Deepening Relationships in the Face of Occupation
Since the Talamh Beo participation in the La Via Campesina delegation to the West Bank in December 2024, a working group on Palestine solidarity has been formed in Talamh Beo.…
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Feeding Ourselves Local Food Symposium, Dublin
Thursday 30th October I 13.30 – 17.30 I Regent House, Trinity College Dublin How can we better support local food producers and nourish communities through stronger local food economies in…
Join the Community of Practice!
Engage in gatherings, conversations, co-learning, webinars, and working groups to strengthen the local food movement in Ireland.
Feeding Ourselves
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Sustainable Ireland Cooperative T/A Cultivate
North Tipperary Green Enterprise Park
Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary
E53 VP 86 Ireland