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Organic Farming Community

Europe's organic farming community is open

The Organic Farming Community (OFC) is a pan-European, multi-actor network for co-creation and practical knowledge exchange.

18

Partners

9

Countries

100+

Pilot farms

5

Regional hubs

EU Funded

What is the Organic Farming Community?

The OFC is a permanent European network where knowledge flows between science, advisors, farmers, and policy. It combines local activity with shared digital tools so practices can be tested and transferred faster.

If you are a farmer who wants to implement organic methods in Lithuania, an advisor supporting the transition in Spain, or a student interested in sustainable agriculture in Poland, the OFC offers you practical resources, real-life experiences, and direct access to other professionals who are already successfully applying organic farming.

Multi-actor by design

Farmers, advisors, researchers, and policymakers co-create practical solutions.

Local roots, EU reach

Regional Knowledge Hubs deliver local support while connecting to a continental network.

Digital + physical

Real field activity is paired with multilingual AI and open resources.

Organic farming community members with fresh produce

Why participate?

The OFC provides practical support for the EU transition toward 25% organic farmland by 2030.

What's in it for you?

Choose your role and see the tools, training, and activities available to you.

Farmers

I want to go organic without losing money

Access proven techniques, real-world data from 26 field trials, and personalized recommendations from our AI-powered Decision Support System.

  • 26 field trials across 5 regions
  • 500+ advisory visits available
  • AI DSS with cost-benefit analysis
  • Cross-visits to peer farms abroad

Advisors

I need better tools to guide organic conversion

Equip yourself with decision support tools, comprehensive technical documentation, and join the Organic Advice Network.

  • Decision Support System access
  • 15 technical documents
  • 40 practice abstracts
  • Organic Advice Network membership

Researchers

I want multi-country studies with real impact

Collaborate on pan-European research across 9 countries and access the Cross-Fertilizer Accelerator for innovation matchmaking.

  • 26 multi-site trial opportunities
  • Cross-Fertilizer Accelerator
  • 50+ research groups connected
  • Publication and dissemination support

Policymakers

I need evidence-based insights for policy

Access policy briefs, AKIS mapping data, and the Farmer Needs Radar to inform organic farming policy decisions.

  • 3 comprehensive policy briefs
  • AKIS mapping across regions
  • Farmer Needs Radar data
  • 3 European Forums attendance

Vocational schools and universities

Strategic alliances and visibility for student projects

Build strategic alliances, gain visibility for student projects, and connect students with mentors and cross-visit opportunities across Europe.

  • Strategic alliances
  • Visibility of student projects
  • Opportunity for cross-visits
  • Mentorship connections
  • Specialized courses, workshops, and seminars

Citizens

I want to support a healthier food system

Learn about organic farming through educational videos, community events, and an open knowledge platform accessible to everyone.

  • 30+ educational videos
  • Community event access
  • Open knowledge platform
  • Farm visit opportunities

Two layers, one community

The OFC combines physical collaboration infrastructure and a shared digital layer.

Physical Layer

5 Regional Knowledge Hubs

Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Austria, Lithuania: local expertise with European reach.

8+ Cross-visits

Farm-to-farm learning exchanges across partner countries.

3 European Forums

Madrid 2025, Vienna 2026, Salamanca 2028.

26 Field Trials

Real demonstrations in real conditions across diverse climates.

Digital Layer

AI Conversational Platform

Ask in plain language and get source-cited answers in 8 languages.

Decision Support System

Personalized recommendations for soil, climate, economics, and funding.

Farmer Needs Radar

Describe your problem and get matched to practical solutions and experts.

OFC Academy and Media Hub

Micro-credentials, videos, and structured learning paths.

Cross-Fertilizer Accelerator

Innovation matchmaking between research and practice.

Knowledge and Tools

Practical outputs and resources available through the OFC ecosystem.

40 practice abstracts

Organic best practices

Curated, peer-reviewed techniques for diverse farming contexts.

Cost-benefit analyses

Conversion roadmap

Step-by-step guidance with economic projections.

PESTEL and SWOT

Market intelligence

Market analysis and strategic planning tools.

AI-powered DSS

Data and analytics

Data-driven recommendations tailored to your context.

30 videos, 26 reports

Multimedia resources

Open educational content and trial reports.

10+ collaborations

Lasting partnerships

Connections with 50+ research groups and support networks.

500+

Farmers trained

26

Field trials

8

Languages

EUR 3.8M

EU investment

2028

Active until

Your expertise matters. Your voice shapes the community.

Joining is free, open, and available in 8 languages.

Be part of Europe's largest organic farming knowledge network.

EU Horizon Europe18 PartnersGrant No. 101135387