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On Wednesday 20th May, The Green Farm Collective will bring together farmers, food producers, nutrition experts, bakers, chefs and sustainability leaders for the Soil to Slice Conference 2026 at The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground.
The event will explore one of the most important conversations in food and farming today: how healthier soils can support healthier crops, better nutrition, more resilient supply chains and more sustainable food systems.
From regenerative farming and nutrient density to flour, bread, pizza, public health and rural resilience, Soil to Slice will follow the journey of food from the farmed landscape all the way to the plate.
A full day of insight, discussion and practical inspiration
Doors open at 9:00am, with the event running until 5:30pm. Throughout the day, delegates will hear from a diverse line-up of speakers sharing real-world experience from across farming, food, health and business.
The morning will begin with perspectives from farmers who are already putting regenerative principles into practice. Angus Gowthorpe will share insights from 12 years in regenerative farming, including the integration of cattle and arable systems, while Verity Megginson will reflect on her own journey into regenerative farming over the past three years.
A key theme of the day will be the connection between soil health and food quality. Dan Kittredge will explore why a working, living soil is so important for achieving nutrient density, while later sessions will consider whether modern diets are becoming less nutritious — and whether farming can play a central role in reversing that trend.
Connecting farming, nutrition and climate
The conference will also look beyond the farm gate to the wider food system.
Ali Morpeth will discuss how nutrition and climate science can be translated into real-world diet change, helping bridge the gap between scientific evidence, food production and everyday consumer choices.
The afternoon programme will highlight how businesses and food brands can support more sustainable supply chains. Natalia Spinetto will speak about how the Collective Food partnership with Rise Flour is helping to transform the market and deliver customer impact.
There will also be insight from the world of bakery and pizza, with speakers including Brigi Stamber, founder of Stretch and company manager at Pizzaface, and George Herbert of Hobbs House Bakery, who will share the bakery’s journey towards knowing its farmers and sourcing all its flour from healthier soils by 2032.
From soil health to human health
One of the most compelling parts of the programme is its focus on the link between farming systems and human health.
Dr Lucy Williamson, an award-winning public health nutritionist and former vet, will bring 30 years of experience across soil, livestock, food and human health. Her session will explore the importance of looking at food production as a connected system — from the biology beneath our feet to the nutritional value of what ends up on our plates.
Later in the day, Hannah Fraser will ask whether we are getting less nutrition from our food, and whether farming holds the key to reversing that decline.
Building resilience for farming and food
The conference will close with a session from Jan Thornton MBE, who will explore economic resilience for the farming sector, environmental sustainability, food security and thriving rural communities.
It is a fitting end to a day designed to connect practical farming experience with big-picture thinking about the future of food.
Why attend Soil to Slice?
Soil to Slice is for anyone interested in the future of farming, food production, nutrition, sustainability and supply chain resilience. It will be especially relevant for farmers, food businesses, chefs, bakers, retailers, nutrition professionals, sustainability teams and anyone working to create a more connected and resilient food system.
The event offers a chance to hear from leading voices, learn from practical case studies, meet others working across the food and farming sectors, and explore how better soil health can support better food.
Remaining tickets are still available, but places are limited — act now to secure one of the last seats.
The Soil to Slice Conference 2026 takes place on Wednesday 20th May at The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground.
Doors open: 9:00am
Event closes: 5:30pm
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