Our story

A future worth growing.

We believe understanding food and farming can open up a world of possibility.

A grower and scientist examining a seedling
PLATES LIFE CIC

Rooted in community.
Looking to the future.

We’re a community interest company connecting curiosity about food and farming with opportunities to learn and explore.

The Farming Careers app is one way we bring that purpose to life: an approachable guide to farming, food, sustainability and agri-tech careers in the UK.

It supports exploration and conversations with teachers, careers advisers and employers. It does not replace personalised professional advice.

What guides us

Small discoveries can open big doors.

01

Make it approachable

Use clear language and real-world connections to make unfamiliar careers easier to explore.

02

Put people first

Respect privacy, welcome different starting points and make room for people to find their own path.

03

Keep learning

Encourage thoughtful questions about how food is grown, how landscapes are cared for and how work is changing.

Company information

PLATES LIFE CIC

Community Interest Company, registered in England and Wales.
Company number: 17251529.

Let’s grow something together

A better future starts with a conversation.

For app support, educational enquiries or a conversation about food and farming, get in touch.

Talk to Plates Life