We developed and activated networks in the organic farming sector in South-Eastern Finland.
The project has ended.
Runway for organic!
The main results
In the recent years, organic production and consumption have grown steadily in Finland. Demand for organic products is constantly higher than supply.
In our project we wanted to enhance the organic farming, further processing and the consumption of organic products in South-Eastern Finland. Together with the entrepreneurs and experts of the area, we created a development plan for organic production in the area. The development plan highlights the aims and actions for reaching the goals for the year 2030.
South-Eastern Finland is known for solid organic grain production. During the project, the focus group discussed the possibilities to strengthen the know-how and entrepreneurship in organic seed production as well.
The reports and publications of our project are available in Finnish from our website www.xamk.fi/luomulentoon.
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Facts
Project name:
Runway for organic food in South-Eastern Finland
Project duration:1.2.2019–30.9.2020
Info
Lead partner:
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Partial partners:
Finnish Organic Food Association Pro Luomu ry
Focus area:
Sustainable Wellbeing
Impact goal:
Entrepreneurship and high added value, Environment and sustainability
Budget
Financier and main source of funding:
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development via Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment in South-East area
I am the Head of the Responsible Food Services Research Unit at Xamk. My responsibilities include personnel management, the planning and monitoring of research and development projects, stakeholder collaboration, and the promotion of international partnerships. I also serve as the coordinator of the South Savo Food Cluster.
What I enjoy most about my work is the opportunity to be inspired by new ideas and to see them transformed into concrete actions and meaningful results.
