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A non-profit creative agency and incubator in service to agroecological farmers and growers 🌱

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We Are The Nest  A nonprofit creative agency rooted in hope for a more just and regenerative food future.  We support farmers, growers, and producers to build strong brands, share their stories, and thrive in the marketplace.  Because when farmers have the tools to be seen and heard, the whole system begins to change. 
Sign up for our newsletter at the link in bio and be part of the movement.
 #agroecology #regenerativefarming #design #agency #creative #storytelling by @thenest_uk

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Why do we tell stories?

Because facts alone don’t move people—stories do. They spark empathy, awaken memory, and stir the imagination. They sync our brainwaves and soften our hearts.

At The Nest, we use storytelling as a climate solution, one that centers the wisdom of growers, makers, and land stewards. We offer tools, mentorship, and space for their visions to rise and ripple outward.

Research shows storytelling releases oxytocin, activates multiple brain regions, and builds what scientists call “neural coupling.” In other words: stories don’t just inform, they transform.

Story is our strategy. Regeneration is our vision.🌿 by @thenest_uk

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There's a golden egg going into one pack of eggs with next week's veg bags around Bath. No clues, no rules, just one lucky winner every week through October!

Four weeks, four winners, and a prize each time: a dried flower bouquet from the farm, a fruit box, or a bottle of local apple juice.

Eggs are one of the add-ons you can put in alongside your veg. Orders close at the end of Sunday to be in that week's pack list, so tomorrow night is the cutoff for the first one.
There's a note in the box with the egg explaining how to claim, so you don't need to be on here to win, but extra points if you share your winner egg here on Instagram!

Flowers, fruit box or apple juice. Which would you choose if you won?

#BathVegBox #LocalFoodBath #BathFood #BathLife #OrganicEggs taken in Bath, Somerset by @thenest_uk

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Regenerative farm to Borough Market: meet Steven, founder of @13acreorchard.

We’ve been working with 13 Acre Orchard on how they share their story, so we wanted to start by introducing them properly.

The aim of the farm is to grow food as well as possible while the soil and wildlife get better every year. So the more the farm grows, the healthier the land becomes and the more biodiversity increases.

The stand at Borough Market is the other half of the idea. It gives organic and regenerative farms from across the country a place to sell in central London, and brings the countryside right into the middle of the city. It’s your local farmer’s market wrapped up in one stall, open 6 days a week.

Follow @13acreorchard to see more from the farm and be sure to visit them at Borough Market!

When was the last time you bought fruit and veg straight from the farm that grew it?

#RegenerativeAgriculture #Agroecology #BoroughMarket #OrganicFarming #UKFarming by @thenest_uk

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It's time we banned glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant.

Sign the petition to cut harmful chemicals from our food and fields.

✍️ link in bio. by @thenest_uk

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🌍✨ EMERGING EARTH | 14–18 SEPTEMBER ✨🌍

Join us for five days of connection, learning, healing, and renewal on the sacred lands of 42 Acres.

Emerging Earth brings together thought leaders, spiritual teachers, land stewards, healers, and changemakers to explore the living intersection of land, spirituality, and sacred activism.

As we navigate uncertain times, how can we deepen our relationship with the Earth, strengthen our communities, and cultivate meaningful responses to the challenges of our world?

🌿 Expect:
✨ Inspiring talks and conversations from thought leaders and spiritual teachers
✨ One-to-one healing and wellbeing support
✨ Hands-on land skills and traditional crafts
✨ Deep connection with nature and community
✨ Practices for personal and collective transformation

Learn directly from practitioners working with:

🍄 Mushrooms and fungal cultivation
🫐 Sea Buckthorn and medicinal plants
🌱 Abundant medicinal foods and regenerative land practices
🧺 Traditional crafts and practical resilience skills

Rooted in the belief that small is beautiful, Emerging Earth offers a space to reconnect with what matters most and explore pathways towards a more beautiful future. 10% Early Bird discount type: EARTH

📅 14–18 September
📍 42 Acres

🔗 Link in bio for tickets.

🍄 12–13 JUNE | SET UP YOUR OWN MUSHROOM FARM

Only a few places remain on our highly popular mushroom cultivation course.

Whether you're growing on an allotment, in a garden, on a balcony, or developing a small-scale commercial enterprise, we'll give you the practical skills and confidence to get started.

🎟 Use code 1234 for a community discount.

🌿 Discover our range of medicinal food products at landfoodmedicine.com

Sign up to our newsletter for:
✨ Community discounts on courses
✨ Medicinal food knowledge and seasonal recipes
✨ Updates on future gatherings and events by @thenest_uk

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Here's five things to know about how chemicals can end up in our food.

Food production is shaped by a series of decisions made in the field, often under pressure to meet timing, consistency, and economic demands.

One of those decisions can include pre-harvest desiccation, where glyphosate is sprayed shortly before harvest. Because it is applied so late, residues can remain and move into the food system.

This has led to growing concern about both human health and environmental impact, alongside wider questions about how farming systems are structured.

At the same time, the UK has committed to reducing pesticide impacts and protecting biodiversity, while other regions, including the EU, have already taken steps to restrict this practice.

This is a moment where policy, farming, and public awareness can come together.
Be part of the shift:
✍️ Sign the petition.
🔗 in bio. by @thenest_uk

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For Emma Loder-Symonds at @Noningtonfarms, using less chemicals on her crops has paid off. By giving nature a seat at the table, Emma has seen it return to her farm.

There are alternatives to using glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation. Nature-friendly farming practices are proving that we can feed people without the heavy use of agrochemicals. Farmers like Emma are leading the way - and we’re asking government to support others to make the transition.

That’s why we want to #CutTheChemicals from our food and fields.

We’re asking government for:
⛔ A ban on using glyphosate to dry crops before harvest
💪 Stronger protections on pesticide residues in food
🌱 Support for farmers to transition to more nature-friendly farming practices.

✍️ Petition in bio 🔗

Film credits:
@thenest_uk
@tayo.rap by @thenest_uk

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The UK has committed to reducing the impact of pesticides on both the environment and human health.

But one widely used practice remains in place: spraying glyphosate on crops just before harvest.

This use has already been restricted in the European Union. Introducing a similar ban in the UK would help align with EU standards, while supporting progress toward national targets, including reducing pesticide impact by 10% by 2030 and helping meet global biodiversity commitments.

Glyphosate is used at scale across UK agriculture, with an average of 2,000 tonnes applied annually. Pre-harvest use plays a significant role in this, increasing the likelihood of residues in food and contributing to wider environmental risks.

This is a clear opportunity for policy to support both people and nature.

Be part of the shift:
Sign the petition - link in bio 🔗 by @thenest_uk

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🚨 Seeking: Freelance WordPress Designer / Builder 💻✨ 
We’re looking for a freelance WordPress designer/builder to support a short-term website project beginning as soon as next week and launching June 1st 🚀 
📅 Timeline: Approx. 6–7 days 💸 Budget: £300 nonprofit day-rate 
We know this rate won’t suit everyone and we completely understand that ❤️ We’re sharing this upfront in case it feels like a good fit for someone excited to collaborate on a small mission-driven project. 🌱 
We’re especially looking for someone who: 💻 Is very comfortable working in WordPress 🎨 Has a strong eye for design and clean builds 🤝 Can work independently and communicate clearly ⏰ Is available to begin work next week 🌍 Is interested in potential future freelance collaborations with The Nest
 Interested? ✉️ Please send your portfolio or relevant examples of work to: info@thenest.earth with the subject “Wordpress site build”  
Serious inquiries only, please 🙏 by @thenest_uk

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Glyphosate is used across UK agriculture at scale, with thousands of tonnes applied each year. A significant portion of this use happens just before harvest, in a process known as pre-harvest desiccation.

Because of when it is applied, residues can remain in the crop. Monitoring of UK cereals found that 41% of samples contained glyphosate residues, which can move into foods like bread, cereals, and beer.

At the same time, the UK has committed to reducing pesticide impacts on the environment and human health, including a target to reduce environmental impact by 10% by 2030, and broader global commitments to reduce pesticide risk.

A ban on pre-harvest use is being proposed as one step toward meeting those goals, while also supporting a shift toward more sustainable farming practices.

This is where public understanding matters.

Be part of the shift:

Sign the petition (link in bio)

Watch and share the campaign film in partnership with @soilassociation 🌿

The more people who understand how food is produced, the easier it becomes to support meaningful change together. by @thenest_uk

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Glyphosate is like a security blanket - farmers know it works for drying out crops before harvest. But there are alternatives.

Emma Loder-Symonds at @noningtonfarms has drastically reduced chemical inputs on her crops - without seeing a reduction in yields. And she isn’t alone.

Imagine what could happen if the government supported farmers to move towards nature-friendly farming like organic. Less residues in our food, less harm to nature - and reduced input costs for farmers.

That’s why we’re calling on the government for:
⛔A ban on using glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation
🛡️Stronger protections on pesticide residues in food
🌱Support for farmers to transition to more nature-friendly farming practices.

It’s time to cut the chemicals from our food and fields.
SIGN THE PETITION - Link in bio 🔗
#Glyphosate #CutTheChemicals

Film credits:
@thenest_uk
@tayo.rap by @thenest_uk

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