SOFAR parter SoWiBeFo is pleased to announce the second part of its video series on social farming is now available to watch on YouTube. The video follows up on the first video examining the challenges to farming in rural areas and how income diversification and the social farming system are strategies to mitigate these challenges. In the video, Alexander Krauss from SoWiBeFo discusses how social farming offers chances to disabled and disadvantaged groups and how social farming can revive rural areas. At the end of the video, recommendations and conclusions are offered that are in line with of the goal of the Erasmus + SOFAR project to create sustainable opportunities for rural communities. You can watch the video here, and, if you like what you see, please don’t forget to click on „like“ and also subscribe to the SOFAR YouTube channel.

SoWiBeFo is excited to publish the first part of a training video series for the Erasmus + project SOFAR. In this video, „Making rural areas work for diverse and disadvantaged learners,“ Alexander Krauss from SoWiBeFo discusses the foundations for understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by rural regions and introduces key concepts that reinforce inclusive and sustainable development through social agripreneurship. The video also explores the importance of activating rural potential by empowering women and other disadvantaged groups as key agents of change. We invite you to reflect critically as you watch and to consider how these insights can shape local strategies and learning pathways tailored to rural contexts. The video is part of the Erasmus+ SOFAR (Sustainable rural regions through women social agripreneurship and social farming) project learning resources. If you like the video, please click on „like“ and don’t forget to subscribe to the SOFAR channel.

The SOFAR Project is excited to share this inspiring video showcasing best practices in social farming from our partners: SEMEAR (Portugal), Pribinovina (Slovenia), and USF Bavaria (Germany) Through insightful interviews, this video illustrates the transformative power of social farming, highlighting innovative models that create sustainable opportunities for rural communities. Our goal? To inspire women entrepreneurs in rural areas to develop their own social agripreneurship projects, fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development. Discover what social farming can achieve! 💡 Get inspired and join the movement!

We are excited to announce the release of the SOFAR Synthesis Report.

https://sofarproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SoFar_WP-2_Synthesis__Report.pdf

This report is a comprehensive analysis of skill needs and good practices in the field of social agripreneurship, based on insights from across partner countries. It is available for download in English, Turkish, Portuguese, German, and Slovenian on the SOFAR website.

This resource is a valuable tool for stakeholders interested in social farming, rural development, and women’s empowerment. We encourage you to explore it and share it widely within your networks“.

We are thrilled to share the success of the latest SOFAR Project training event, which took place in Oeiras, Portugal from 18-22 November 2024. This inspiring initiative, coordinated by Gazi University in Turkey, aims to promote women’s entrepreneurship in social agriculture. Gazi University is set to pioneer the introduction of social agriculture in Turkey, marking an exciting step forward for the project.

During this week-long event, participants from Portugal, Turkey, Slovenia, and Germany had the opportunity to collaborate internationally, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to strengthen ties and enhance our shared mission. The enriching programme highlighted the importance of social agriculture in fostering inclusion and sustainability.

Our host, Semear, curated a memorable experience, including visits to impactful social agriculture projects in collaboration with the Oeiras Municipality. 

This event was made possible by the support of the Erasmus Plus Programme, which empowers cross-border initiatives to drive positive change. We are excited about the momentum we’ve built and look forward to continuing this important work together.