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Lighthouse Farm Academy
February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A FUTURE FOR FARMING AND FOOD
What will the world of farming and food look like in 2050? It is becoming harder to predict. But one thing is clear: we need to prepare for a new approach to agriculture. An approach that delivers not only food but also the many other expectations of society, e.g., clean water, clean air, room for biodiversity, climate neutrality. An approach ready for the many shocks that are becoming the norm rather than the exception: bio-physical shocks, such as droughts, flooding, heat, and frost, and socio-economic shocks, such as supply chain disruptions.
We see that many private- and public-sector initiatives are competing in the arena of sustainability: climate-smart agriculture, circularity, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, organic farming… Is it one of these approaches that holds the keys to a new future of farming and food? Or do they all bring their own merits in the search for the diversity of solutions that are needed for different continents, climates, soils, farmers, and cultures?
Join our Lighthouse Farm Academy on the future of farming and sustainable farms. Discover the transformative concepts of future farming, creating resilient and profitable agricultural businesses in collaboration with nature.
About the Lighthouse Farm Academy
The Lighthouse Farm Academy (LHFA) is an accredited professional development program from Wageningen University & Research and the Global Network of Lighthouse Farms with the goal of advancing a global food system that is regenerative, equitable, and abundant.
Program participants will:
Who is this program for?
- Mid- to high-level professionals along the entire supply chain within the global food system
- Professionals who can make a change and set agendas towards a more sustainable food system (or are willing to make a change, but not sure what will be the right path in their specific situation)
- The circle around the farmers (suppliers, banks, water boards, government, consultants etc.)
Online information event
Want to know more about the Lighthouse Farm Academy program? A dedicated team of Lighthouse Farm Academy will share plenty of insights on the content and answer your questions during the session. Sign up for our online information event on February 1, 2024 at 1:00PM – 2:00PM (CET) by sending an email to: [email protected]
Online component
During this series of courses, you will learn the fundamentals of the Lighthouse Farm concepts and understand methodologies, tools, and different approaches. It consists of four modules, accompanied by readings, self-tests, and discussion groups with your cohort.
Four online modules
- Stories of Lighthouse Farms
- Indicators of Success
- Beyond Sustainability / ‘Five Shades of Green’
- Transitions