This Summer, be part of the regenerative movement!

Join us for an immersive training program in sustainable and smart farming practices:

• Online sessions with renowned international experts: June 30^th to July 11^th (1,5-hour online sessions).
• In-Loco (Portugal) to visit and learn about real sustainable food production: July 23^rd to July 27^th

This program aims to empower agrifood students and professionals with knowledge on emerging technologies for more sustainable farming, new farming trends and entrepreneurial skills.

🌟 Why participate?

• Knowledge from experts: Learn from global experts and renowned speakers
• Sustainable practices: Learn how to reduce environmental impact, lower costs, and achieve climate-neutral farming with insights from leading institutes.
• Entrepreneurial Skills: Gain insights into business modeling and developing ideas for the market.
• Networking: Connect with experts and peers worldwide for valuable collaborations and partnerships.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must live in a European country.

The onsite visits have a limited number of places available. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis – contact the organization until June 10^th to express interest.

🗓 Program:

Online (30/06/2025 – 10/07/2025)

1. Nematodes: Nematode community analysis to support sustainable soil management in agriculture
2. Hands on: Sustainable soil management practices
3. Hands on: Vermicomposting, hands on circular biofertilizer approach
4. Rhizobium – what can they do for nitrogen cycle?
5. What is soil erosion? (K-lines)
6. Microbiome: Case studies & Database across different regions
7. Entrepreneurial Sessions

Presential Week in Portugal (23/07/2025 – 27/07/2025)

🏡Field Visits:

• Companhia das Lezírias: The largest agricultural and forestry holding in Portugal
• Casa Mendes Gonçalves: Syntropic agriculture, with the incorporation of native species (cattle, sheep, chickens), producing the ingredients from which they can make their products from (sauces, seasoning, vinegars, etc.).
• Vivid Farms: Regenerative agriculture, integrating several native chicken species and bovine, producing and supplying safe, nutritious and high-quality food (Vivid Foods).

📈Entrepreneurial Journey: Develop ideas and business models for real case studies

Registrations Opening

The call for registration is open! Apply HERE until 10 June 2025!

To receive additional information and notifications regarding the program’s launch, kindly email Soraia Silva at soraia.silva@food4sustainability.org.