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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Dates for Feeding Ourselves Gathering 2026
26th to the 29th of March WeCreate Centre, Cloughjordan We’re delighted to share the dates for the annual Community of Practice gathering bringing together growers, organisers, researchers, policymakers and community food advocates. As in previous years, the Gathering will unfold…
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Where now for digital farmers markets?
Unpacking the role Digital Farmers Markets can play for building resilient local food economies. January 19th 2026 15.00-16.30 Location: Online (zoom) Free to attend – booking essential – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nt96D4sjRcKUR9n3nJcaFQ This webinar explores the potential of digital platforms to transform local…
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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Feeding Ourselves Newsletter January 2026
The first Feeding Ourselves newsletter of the year is out. In the issue you’ll find: A lot of great work and collaboration is taking shape across the network. Have a…
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Join the Local Food Producer Database
Resilient food systems in Ireland rely fundamentally on small farmers and growers, they are the backbone of resilient food systems, yet they remain largely unrecognised in Irish and EU policy. …
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Where now for digital farmers markets?
Unpacking the role Digital Farmers Markets can play for building resilient local food economies. January 19th 2026 15.00-16.30 Location: Online (zoom) Free to attend – booking essential – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nt96D4sjRcKUR9n3nJcaFQ This…
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