S8: Ep5 Why Local Food Matters with Ed Johnstone from The Sussex Peasant

What would our food system look like if it was built around people, place and seasonality rather than distance and scale? In this episode, I'm joined by Ed Johnstone, founder of The Sussex Peasant, to talk about how a single wooden horsebox grew into a network of mobile farm shops connecting Sussex communities directly with local growers. We explore Ed's journey into food, the relationships behind the produce, and why transparency, fair pricing and simplicity sit at the heart of everything they do. This conversation goes beyond food shopping. We talk about seasonal eating, soil health, loneliness and community connection, what it really means to support local farmers, and why "getting started" matters more than getting things perfect. It's a grounded, hopeful look at how small, local choices can quietly reshape the way we eat – and live – together.