This workshop will explore these natural systems in terms of more localised food from field to fork, the role of farming as part of a more integrated food production system where local people play a more supportive role and how we can lessen the impact of our activities on the natural environment and waterways.  Rising energy and oil costs  which will have a major impact on farming and food miles are challenging us to rethink food production; come and explore some of the ideas being brought to the table. 

Will we all be vegetarian and growing our own by 2030?

What has all this got to do with oil getting expensive?

What might future farming look like?

How can we protect our wildlife?

How many allotments will we need?

Why will water get more expensive as
energy costs rise?

These are just some of the questions we will be discussing at this thought provoking workshop

Who should attend? Farmers, growers, producers, naturalists, ecologists, water service providers, environmentalists, gardeners, vendors, consumers; anyone with an interest in the future of food & land

Come along for some informal conversations about the future of our community.  Find out about the Totnes & District Energy Descent Action Plan 2030 being put together and have YOUR SAY.  These workshops will be enjoyable and creative.  All participants will have the opportunity to find out more about these important issues, assess their own energy usage and get some tips on reducing energy. 
                   
All Welcome - entry free.

The workshops will be informal and enjoyable and all are welcome to come along and get involved in this ground-breaking work.

Other workshops in this series:Sat. 8th Nov.Education, Awareness, Arts & Culture; Society & Values, Health & Wellbeing: Sat. 15th Nov.Transport & Local Governance: Economics & Livelihoods & Waste; Weds 26th Nov. Community issues, Youth issues . Sat. 29th Nov. Energy, Building & Construction. Click here for listings with workshop snapshots

For more information about The Energy Descent Pathways project please click here.

For more information about these workshops please follow this link

A series of public workshops to provide an opportunity for local people to contribute towards and participate in the development of the Totnes & District Energy Descent Action Plan 2009 - 2030. This innovative plan will assist the community in reducing its reliance on oil by building on our individual and  collective strengths towards a more locally focused and resilient society.

Each themed workshop will focus on a selection of the key topic areas of the plan.  Persons interested in more than one topic area are very welcome to attend all workshops of interest to them.  Please see the individual notices for more details about each workshop.  Bring YOUR views and ideas for actions and projects towards reducing our energy usage.

Information and expertise about the focus topic will be available at each themed workshop.  The workshops will include interesting and interactive presentations to broaden understanding around the topic theme and stimulate informed debate and creative contributions to the plan.  All participants at the workshops will also have the opportunity to find out about getting involved in locally based activities which will help communities to reduce their energy usage  in these challenging times and help will be on hand to help attendees assess their current energy usage assessed give tips on reducing energy use.

Enquiries: Jacqi Hodgson, EDP project Coordinator tel. 0560 1538658 / 079-22411266
Transition Town Totnes, 43,Fore St., Totnes TQ9 5HN tel. 01803867358

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