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Food for thought          28/2/13

An innovative scheme from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for a new national qualification in local food production has been approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

The new course will cover practical and sustainable local food production and consumption, food metres (rather than food miles), food preservation, packaging, carbon footprint and food security.

There will be optional units in animal husbandry, horticulture and aquaculture combined with business and marketing.

It will provide young people in schools and colleges with the skills and knowledge to produce food in their community with the aim of ‘Local Growing, Grazing and Packaging to Plate.’

The new qualification will be a National Progression Award – at ‘Higher’ level and in schools will provide progression for pupils on existing courses such as Crofting, Hospitality and Catering, and Harris Tweed.