The world is changing – and so are smallholder farming methods. We are currently experiencing many social, ecological and cultural changes, and many social issues are open and controversial in view of the current crises. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly clear how important diverse, small-scale and sustainable agriculture is for us all. At this conference, the approaches, potentials and challenges of smallholder agriculture will be visualised and discussed.
What is the significance of smallholder agriculture today and in the future? What makes the farming world diverse, liveable and desirable? What are the problems and potentials? What is needed to improve the situation of small farmers?
This conference offers a platform for farmers, committed citizens, cultural workers and food artisans to engage in a comprehensive dialogue on agriculture, food and the environment and to develop concrete measures to improve the situation of small farmers.
Programme:
Impulse lectures by Jan Douwe van der Ploeg, and Morgan Ody
Market of initiatives with food coops, Perspektive Landwirtschaft, Solawi, and much more.
Book presentation and exhibition: “Farming for Future: Living and working in small-scale agriculture”
Farmers’ Cabinet “Die Miststücke”
Workshops:
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Diverse and small-scale farming landscapes: Labour, animal husbandry and nature conservation
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Farmers’ protests and smallholders* in the 21st century (EN/DE)
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Smallholder & feminist – Together towards a fairer future
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Who owns the forest and pasture? About communal alpine pastures and reforestation rights
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Living alpine pasture farming
→ Programme and schedule in detail
Microfarmers Conference
The community events at seven farms and the conference form the framework for talking about the diversity in farming culture and agriculture.
More about the project at salzkammergut-2024.at
