Wise Farmers: Gerald Miles

"Food is not a commodity, it's a necessity. And until we wake up to that and treasure food for what it is and where it comes from and who it benefits, then we're asking for starvation."

Gerald Miles, a 7th-generation farmer on the Pembrokeshire coast, has spent decades farming organically, growing heritage cereals, and raising pedigree cattle. At 75, he remains deeply committed to creating a sustainable food system and connecting with his local community through his @CSANetworkUK scheme.

Gerald’s farm is a true example of food sovereignty, where traditional methods and local produce are central to everything. He grows crops and raises animals that nourish both the land and the people who collect their weekly box from the farm. .

Gerald drove his 55-year-old Massey Ferguson tractor at its max speed of 15mph for several days to central London to lead the 2022 @LandworkersAlliance march, demanding fair subsidies and standing up for small-scale farmers.Watch the full video to be inspired by Gerald’s dedication to local food and preserving our agricultural heritage.

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