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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Securing our Food Sovereignty
Feeding Ourselves Webinar Tuesday, May 19th @ 15:30 – 17.00 As global shocks expose the fragility of Ireland’s input-dependent, export-oriented food system,we ask – what would it take to secure our food sovereignty? The session will explore how measures including a…
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Land Use & Local Food Futures
FEEDING OURSELVES GATHERING 2026 Report from Day 1 – Thursday 26th March 2026 Feeding Ourselves 2026 was a four-day gathering held from the 26th to the 29th of March in Cloughjordan. It brought together local food producers, community food organisers,…
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Feeding Ourselves 2026 – local communities, local producers
What can we do about speculators and millionaires buying or leasing all available farmland? Why are there so few vegetable growers left, supplying local markets? How, in these troubled global times, with trade tariffs and wars for oil shaking the…
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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Securing our Food Sovereignty
Feeding Ourselves Webinar Tuesday, May 19th @ 15:30 – 17.00 As global shocks expose the fragility of Ireland’s input-dependent, export-oriented food system,we ask – what would it take to secure our…
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Land Use & Local Food Futures
FEEDING OURSELVES GATHERING 2026 Report from Day 1 – Thursday 26th March 2026 Feeding Ourselves 2026 was a four-day gathering held from the 26th to the 29th of March in…
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Feeding Ourselves 2026 – local communities, local producers
What can we do about speculators and millionaires buying or leasing all available farmland? Why are there so few vegetable growers left, supplying local markets? How, in these troubled global…
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