Projects & Practice

Nos Oignons - Supporting social farming in Wallonia

Keywords:: Cooperation, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Social inclusion, Social services
Countries:: Belgium

‘Nos Oignons’ is an association that supported the preparation and implementation of three RDP funded projects that promote social farming in Wallonia.

Positive Agritude - a rural network for the social rehabilitation of vulnerable people

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD, Rural services
Countries:: Belgium

Supporting vulnerable people and facilitating their re-integration into society through small volunteer jobs on local farms.

Sobrarbe, Autochthonous and Sustainable beef production

Keywords:: Added value, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Information & promotion activities, Product quality
Countries:: Spain

A cooperation project to promote the consumption of locally produced beef and create economic and environmental benefits.

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.