Series 6 Episode 1 Vista Veg with Lynn Barnes

About this episode

Lynn Barnes discusses her journey in starting Vista Veg and promoting local vegetable growing in Cumbria.

Lynn Barnes kick started a veg revolution in Cumbria through her business Vista Veg. Since we chatted with Lynn about her early days growing vegetables and starting her veg box scheme. The box scheme she kicked off has grown and Vista Veg are now working with a number of other vegetable growers across Cumbria in a group called "Home Grown Here". The aim is clear - grown locally, grown responsibly and grown together. This project is supporting great food with low miles and lots of good organic credentials whilst employing people in rural Cumbria. Please listen in and hear Lynn's story!

People in this episode

Host: Peter Leeson

Guest: Lynn Barnes

Topics covered

• vegetable growing
• local food
• sustainable agriculture
• community support
• organic farming

Keywords

• Vista Veg
• Lynn Barnes
• vegetable box scheme
• Cumbria
• sustainable food
• organic vegetables
• local growers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vista Veg, Home Grown Here

Places: Cumbria, rural Cumbria

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