An initiative to promote young farmers participation entrepreneurship and innovation
for sustainable rural areas
Projects & Practice
LINC stands for Leader Inspired Network Community, an initiative of Local Action Groups and Network Support Units.

A pilot project to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of using solar energy.

Expanding a water reservoir and installing a solar farm to reduce the energy costs of irrigation.

Developing an innovative model of local-level bio-waste.

Two young farmers set up a hydroponic facility to produce high quality green fodder for livestock in the Canary Islands.

Punkalaidun municipality conducted a feasibility study for setting up a biogas plant producing energy from manure, which resulted in an investment decision.

A family farm invested in a biogas plant to produce renewable energy while also purchasing a new tomato harvester to improve the farm’s overall income.

Protecting and promoting traditional vegetables can lead to increased incomes for farmers and environmental benefits for society.

A marketing project to promote the high-quality Finnish oats to the international market and increase the income of small farms.