On 5th November, a seminar on switching to organic farming was held at the Eckstedt village community centre as part of the ETICOF Project. Ten representatives from conventional farms, the Thuringian Farmers' Association, and further authorities took part. The conversion advisors from Gäa, Naturland and Bioland provided an insight into the principles of organic farming, certification and control, arable farming and animal husbandry, as well as funding and marketing opportunities. Afterwards, Matthias and Georg Bürger gave an insight view of their experiences with the conversion to organic farming during a field visit. The participants went home with lots of ideas and background information. Many thanks to all those involved and to Bürgel GbR for the delicious organic food.

Text and Illustration: Achim Franko, Thüringer Ökoherz e.V.

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