The project aimed to provide agricultural advisors, farm managers, and students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to promote sustainable and biodynamic farming across Spain and Germany. Specifically, we sought to expand the availability of specialized training modules addressing urgent environmental issues such as soil conservation, water management, and climate change mitigation. At the same time, we emphasized social responsibility and fair economic returns within the agri-food chain. By offering both in-person and virtual learning opportunities, we aimed to strengthen professional capacities, encourage collaboration, and foster exchanges between regions. The project also aimed to build stronger links between the Spanish and German organic farming communities, enhance local and international networks, and contribute to the broader EU objectives, especially the Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategies.
Our consortium identified a clear need to strengthen and modernise agricultural vocational training, specifically focusing on sustainable and biodynamic practices in Spain and Germany. Despite growing awareness of environmental challenges and on the importance of social responsibility within the agri-food sector, there remained a lack of up-to-date training opportunities for advisors, farmers, and key stakeholders. We also observed a gap in resources tailored to small-scale farmers who wished to convert to organic or biodynamic production but lacked the necessary technical and managerial support. By applying for this project, we aimed to address these needs through the creation of targeted training modules, pilot courses, and networking opportunities. The transnational approach allowed us to pool knowledge, leverage regional strengths, and develop shared solutions adaptable to diverse agricultural contexts. Ultimately, our goal was to equip advisors and producers with skills to promote climate resilience, biodiversity, and fair economic returns in the food supply chain, thereby contributing to the European Green Deal objectives.