Discover the OFC

Your Meeting Point for Organic Innovation

OFC (Organic Farming Learning Community) is where the organic farming community comes together — a shared space to test ideas, exchange knowledge, and link science with the field.

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Who

Actors in the agri-food system and related areas with an interest in organic farming.

The living lab extends an invitation to all interested partners and organisations in and around the agri-food system to participate in our activities:

Farmers and horticulturalists
Organic
In transition
Conventional
Suppliers
Customers
Processing companies
Consumers
Researchers and scientists
Practical centres
Educators
Government
Non-governmental organisations

Activities

Explore, connect, and innovate — discover the key activities driving organic farming forward in the OFC community.

Knowledge sharing

Exchange of organic farming know-how.

Research

Scientific studies and field trials.

Connecting

Building networks and partnerships.

Innovating

New ideas and solutions for farming.

Regional Knowledge Hubs

6 Regional Hubs — Real-World Knowledge from the Ground Up

Organic Knowledge Hubs (RKHs) are the local engines of the OH-FINE platform — gathering, testing, and sharing what really works in organic farming across different regions.

Each hub connects farmers, advisors, researchers, and policy actors to co-create and validate innovations in real-life settings.

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Our Approach

We use a systemic approach and apply the 5 principles of ENoLL:

1

Multi-method approach

Combining diverse research and engagement methods to address complex challenges from multiple perspectives.

2

Multi-stakeholder involvement

Engaging a broad range of participants from across the agri-food system to ensure inclusive and representative outcomes.

3

Real-world context

Grounding activities and research in practical, real-life settings to maximize relevance and impact.

4

Active involvement of end users

Ensuring that farmers, practitioners, and other end users are directly engaged throughout the process.

5

Co-creation and openness

Fostering collaborative development and transparent sharing of knowledge, ideas, and solutions.

Organic Farming

A Smarter, Healthier Way to Grow — for Farmers, People, and the Planet

Organic farming is more than just a label — it's a whole-system approach to agriculture that respects nature, builds soil health, and reduces reliance on synthetic inputs.