ABSTRACT
Creating space for ecological food system issues within the modern urban agenda is essential, yet difficult. This chapter gives a specific description of food activism and policy change in one city in the southwest of England, during the last ten years. It also describes wider context, evidence, and philosophy underpinning the agroecology movement. It shows that cities can and must be significant actors in pursuit of a food and farming landscape that is good for people, planet, and place. Networking between cities, regions, nations, and across other social movements is essential. Bristol’s sustainable food journey illustrates ways in which more holistic, creative, partnership-based, multi-stakeholder processes and approaches can begin to positively influence the food system serving a city.
