Localism & more reasons to say NO to the US trade deal
I was asked to speak about Food and Farming in relation to the US Trade Deal at a ‘Global Justice Now’ demonstration in Cambridge….
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5 reasons why the government should reject USA low-standard food imports
As Brexit looms the government are arguing over a trade deal with the USA. In particular foods that are produced at much lower standards…
Read MoreThe original superfood – it’s Potato Week at Big Barn
We consume millions of them every single year. They’re inexpensive, free from fat (when we pluck them from the ground at least) and they’re…
Read MoreThe weather’s turned and now it’s time for Roast Week
You can’t help but notice that the seasons are changing at the moment. The glorious spring and summer have given way to the rain…
Read MoreIt’s British Food Fortnight – here’s why you should choose local!
We’ve slap bang in the middle of the British Food Fortnight. We’re extremely lucky here – we have thousands of brilliant local producers and,…
Read MoreHealthy, delicious and adds a splash of colour! We’re celebrating beetroot.
It tends to go under the radar a little bit, but there’s a wonderful purple vegetable which has all of the characteristics to thrive…
Read MoreWe’re celebrating all things milk this week!
It was only a few years ago that we were talking constantly about milk crises. Dairy farmers were, and some still are, fighting for…
Read MoreThis week it’s all about chickens at Big Barn
Chickens are now a huge part of everyday rural country life and, increasingly, urban life too. Wouldn’t it be great if every school could…
Read MoreThey’re here to remind you autumn’s on the way – it’s pumpkin & squash week!
It’s now that time where we get to enjoy lots of bright orange blobs lighting up the UK’s countryside. They’re small rays of brightness…
Read MoreAre great things happening on a farm near you?
It looks like the government’s ‘cheap food at any cost’ policy will not change, (despite the National Food Strategy), and we may follow the…
Read MoreAs the apple picking begins, we’re celebrating brilliant local cider this week!
With some absolutely glorious weather so far this year, we know a lot of you out there will have enjoyed a cider… or three…
Read MoreAs harvest approaches we’re celebrating apples and pears!
With summer drawing to an end (unfortunately), now we start thinking about harvest. You might well remember singing songs about it and having your…
Read MoreIt’s corn week at Big Barn and it will a-maize you!
Sweet corn is here! We 100% think you should track down some brilliant British grown corn from your local farm shop using our…
Read MoreWe’re celebrating cake, biscuits and buns and all things yum!
The kids are off and at risk of causing some familial troubles, it’s time for us to celebrate cakes, buns and biscuits at Big…
Read MoreWe’re berry excited to announce, it’s Berry week at Big Barn!
Now that summer is in full flow there’s a bounty out in the countryside which you might not expect – now is the perfect…
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