Sustaining a family farm through generations requires immense perseverance and dedication. However, what are the current and emerging challenges that long-standing farms in the Highlands are facing? And is it true that traditional farms are resistant to change, as often perceived?

In our latest episode of the Highland Good Food Podcast, we explore these questions with John and Fiona Scott of Fearn Farm and Hector Munro of Foulis Farms. These two families defy the stereotype, demonstrating that staying connected to the local community and embracing change are essential strategies for weathering future political and economic storms.

Join the Highland Good Food Partnership, to help shape the future of good food in the Highlands.

Here are some great and inspiring ideas from two different Scottish businesses. Both Macleod Organics in the Highlands and Balcaskie Estate in Fife have thrived by being creative and willing to pursue what they believe in with passion and ingenuity.

What is the Good Food Nation Plan? What does it mean to each of us and how can we assure that this opportunity is made the most of?

In March there will be an option to join organised “consultation engagement events” Sounds a bit wordy, but it can be helpful to understand what opportunities there are to be a little more involved in the Good Food Nation plan.

https://consult.gov.scot/agriculture-and-rural-economy/national-good-food-nation-plan/

There will also be more informal “kitchen table talks” that you can join here.

https://www.foodcoalition.scot/kitchen-table-talks.html

https://www.nourishscotland.org/campaigns/good-food-nation-bill/kitchen-table-talks/

The Highland Good Food Partnership is organising 6 Highland-specific consultation events - each one focused on one of the 6 outcomes - visit https://highlandgoodfood.scot/gfn/ for more details.