Projects & Practice

Total results: 4.

KoroKausi: the COVID-19 pandemic and the safeguarding of seasonal work forces

Keywords: 
Agriculture, Information & promotion activities, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD
Countries: 
Finland

In response to the seasonal work force crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this project helped to provide counselling and guidance services related to employment issues via multiple communication channels.

Developing mushroom production in Finland’s forests

Keywords: 
Agriculture, Bioeconomy, Cooperation, Innovation, Rural SMEs
Countries: 
Finland

The Finnish Natural Resources Institute used EAFRD funding to develop the production of mushrooms for food and medicine to give forest owners an alternative income source. 

Developing local food sales through knowledge and skills

Keywords: 
Cooperation, Direct marketing, Short supply chains & local markets, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries: 
Finland

A Finnish University used EAFRD funding to organise information days, pilot projects and professional tours to enable food processing companies to develop their local sales.

GreenCareLab - A support network for nature-based businesses

Keywords: 
Advisory services, Bioeconomy, Cooperation, Rural SMEs, Social inclusion
Countries: 
Finland

A Finnish NGO used EAFRD funds to develop a network of nature-based service providers  and activities to support their development such as study trips and work groups.