Volunteers wanted! Sept 24: action in Utrecht during the Climate Strike The European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Save Bees and Farmers’ has collected 760,000 signatures. Will you help to reach 1 million (deadline Sept, 30)? On Friday, September 24 we will collect signatures on the Jaarbeursplein in Utrecht during the Climate Strike (Klimaatstaking). Your job as a … Read more
Dear agro-ecologists, GraanGeluk is looking for help with weeding and seed collection! When? Friday 27th of August, 19:00. It’s the field next to the Belmonte Arboretum, we meet at the crossing of the Generaal Foulkesweg and the Holleweg. GraanGeluk is looking for people to help for an hour or two on friday evening (27-8). On … Read more
Hey lovely people! Want to share your work and reflections about agriculture with Boerengroep’s network ? The editorial impulse of the Boerengroep’s 50 year Magazine is about exploring cross-disciplinary connections between the arts, sciences and practices in the rural worlds ! We appreciate the opportunity to consider articles (written and visual), poetry, videos that are … Read more
The Farm Experience Internship is a 3 ECTS international summer course at Wageningen University (Netherlands). It’s a growing movement that is being co-created by peasants, farmers, gardeners, scientists, students, activists, NGOs and agroecological companies – working together towards a sustainable, healthy, viable food system that is fair for the earth, the consumer and the producer. … Read more
written by Romy van der Made You might have heard of it, you might have not. In the Netherlands, we consume at least 136,000 tons of it each year. That is about 8 kilos per person. It is one of the most used vegetable oils in the world. And last but not least, it is … Read more
This week, we finally meet our chair, Pablo Van Neste. Pablo recently graduated with a Masters’ Degree in Organic Agriculture. He’s very involved in the Food Forest in Droevendaal and in the working group on Commons of Toekomstboeren. Enjoy his interesting ideas related to various topics loosely connected to farming and Boerengroep! What is your … Read more
We are looking for a new treasurer! (preferably a Dutch speaker). Short description in English: The Peasant Foundation is looking for a new treasurer! No experience needed! The Peasant Foundation is part of a large movement that fights for food sovereignty, a fair price for farmers, and an ecologically responsible food system! Do you want … Read more
Dear readers, eaters, makers, and thinkers – we need your help to make the ’50 Years of Boerengroep’ magazine a reality! If you are interested in reading about the dreams of peasants, agriculture and climate, and the rise of food literacy (amongst dazzling farm-themed poems) then please consider donating toward publishing and distribution costs. Every … Read more
The days are long, but the internship is short. While the pandemic has already skewed my sense of time and sense of self, I can say with certainty that my internship with Boerengroep flew by! I started in the fall of 2020 as a floater with vague ideas about saving the world through food. Fellow … Read more
