Food & Drink Devon County Council is passionate about making Devon England’s greenest county. Supporting Devon’s food and drink sector is key to this, because buying local food:

• Protects the environment (by reducing the distance your food travels)
• Strengthens Devon’s economy
• Protects Devon’s landscapes
• Supports rural communities and
• Sustains Devon’s exceptional and unique products

Agriculture

Agriculture is still a dominant sector in Devon, with a workforce of approximately 25,000 and 11,000 farm holdings. A sustainable and viable agricultural sector is essential for the preservation of the landscape as well as rural communities and associated services.

A comprehensive range of initiatives is in place across the County to support this aim, ranging from local food projects to research activities.

Also on devon.gov.uk

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