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In April-May, Boerengroep presents you a webinar series on Women in Agriculture in Chile (28/04/2021) and the Netherlands (12/05/2021) to connect networks and talk about peasant women’s roots and fruits of resistance around the world. All over the world, peasant women are victims of the globalization of economic and cultural exchanges due to extractive agriculture. … Read more
Indian farmers also want regulation, no surrender to the free market. Article translated from the summary made by Greet Goverde for Platform ABC (link for Dutch text). The Peasant Foundation recently organized a discussion about the farmers’ protests in India, more on that below. But first the background: why protests, why now? It is actually … 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 is the recording of the third virtual Farmer’s Tale in the peasant farmers of Europe series! This time we were joined by Stefanie Wolf of SoLaWi (Solidarische Landwirtschaft) Zabergäu. This farm has it all! Alpacas, sheep, vegetable patches, a large proportion of green manure, beehives, happy volunteers and share holders! The Demeter-certified farm 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
Below you can watch the recording of the Boerengroep 50 years Kick-Off that we had on February 15th 2021. Together with Jan Douwe van der Ploeg, Tim van der Mark and Roel During, we discussed new perspectives on farmers’ protests, both the ones from 1971, when Boerengroep was founded, and the more recent protests these … Read more
