Alex Montgomery
Director, 50 Ways To Cook CIC, Doctoral Researcher - UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training
Location
Bristol
Why I joined EmGen
To surround myself with likeminded individuals and organisations, as well as to give and gain inspiration. The network is also useful to keep up-to-date with what's going on across the food system.
Interests
Food education in urban environments
Transitioning to circular food systems
Community composting
Health and well being
Links between soil health and human health
Knowledge signposts
Educational/training highlights
I've always had an interest in food, although my relationship with it through university waned a bit. However, it soon picked up again while delivering food education workshops in primary schools. During the pandemic I completed an MSc in Sustainable Development while working at an organic retailer and cheffing at a local city farm in Bristol. During this period I started an Instagram account called 50 Ways To Cook to document my food journey. However, it has since become a Community Interest Company delivering food education workshops across Bristol aiding the transition to circular food systems.
How I can support other members
Delivering food education workshops on circular food and creating urban community composting initiatives.
My next steps
Securing funding for a 12-month food education and community composting project.