BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VISIONARY - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VISIONARY X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visionary-project.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VISIONARY REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260616T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260616T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T051915Z CREATED:20260305T085511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T051915Z UID:10770-1781600400-1781634600@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:From Research to Action: VISIONARY & ENFASYS Final Conference  DESCRIPTION:ENFASYS and VISIONARY\, two sister projects promoting the shift towards more sustainable farming and food systems\, invite you to their joint final event. \nBringing together policy actors\, agri-food stakeholders\, practitioners\, and researchers\, the projects will present their concluding insights on how combining system-level approaches with behavioural research -alongside social\, policy\, and economic instruments – can accelerate the transition toward more sustainable food and farming systems in Europe. \nFormat \n\nA mix of plenary sessions\, panel-style discussions\, smaller interactive break-out sessions and dedicated project booths\nOn-site event\, with possibility for hybrid participation in plenary sessions.\nNetworking reception to close the day\n\nModerator: Katrina Sichel\n  \nAgenda\n09:00 – 09:30Registration & Welcome Coffee \n\n09:30 – 10:00Welcome & Introduction \n\nOverview of the call\nPolicy context: shift from face-to-face engagement to the New Vision for Agriculture\n\n\n10:00 – 10:45The Benefits of Combining a Systems Approach with Behavioural Insights \n\n10:45 – 11:15Coffee Break \n\n11:15 – 12:45ENFASYS & VISIONARY Policy Recommendations \nPanelists: \n\nAntonia Lütteken (DG AGRI)\nLisa Haller (EU CAP Network)\nStephen Lennon (COPA-COGECA)\nLaurence Modrego (WWF)\n\nRapporteur: \n\nAlan Matthews (Professor Emeritus\, Trinity College Dublin)\n\n\n12:45 – 13:45Lunch Break & Booths \n\n13:45 – 15:00Parallel Breakout Sessions \n\nDesigning Green Payment Systems That Effectively Change Behaviour\nAdvancing Organic Food and Farming: Pathways\, Pitfalls and Progress\nAgri-Food Value Chains in Practice: Key Lessons for Enabling Sustainability Transitions\nConsumers and the Food System Transition: Evidence on Food Choices\, Attitudes and Policy Support\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30Coffee Break \n\n15:30 – 16:45Legacy of the ENFASYS & VISIONARY Projects \n\nresources\, tools and frameworks to inform policy and practice\n\n\n16:45 – 17:00Closing \n\n17:00 – 18:30Networking Reception & Booths \n\n\n \n \n Registration\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left 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\n \n \n Consumer Organisation\n \n \n \n Academic Institution\n \n \n \n NGO\n \n \n \n Consultancy\n \n \n \n Other\n Participation Type\n \n \n On-site participation (recommended)\n \n \n \n Online (no participation in the break-out sessions possible)\n Project partner (ENFASYS/VISIONARY)?(Required)\n \n \n yes\n \n \n \n no\n On-site participants onlyPlease complete this section only if you will attend the event in person.Dietary requirements(Required)\n \n \n Vegetarian\n \n \n \n Vegan\n \n \n \n None\n Others/Allergies:Which break-out session would you like to join?(Required)\n \n \n Designing Green Payment Systems That Effectively Change Behaviour\n \n \n \n Advancing Organic Food and Farming: Pathways\, Pitfalls and Progress\n \n \n \n Agri-Food Value Chains in Practice: Key Lessons for Enabling Sustainability Transitions\n \n \n \n Consumers and the Food System Transition: Evidence on Food Choices\, Attitudes and Policy Support\n 2nd choice: Which break-out session would you like to join?(Required)\n \n \n Designing Green Payment Systems That Effectively Change Behaviour\n \n \n \n Advancing Organic Food and Farming: Pathways\, Pitfalls and Progress\n \n \n \n Agri-Food Value Chains in Practice: Key Lessons for Enabling Sustainability Transitions\n \n \n \n Consumers and the Food System Transition: Evidence on Food Choices\, Attitudes and Policy Support\n Do you have any questions you would like addressed during the event/ the break-out session?Will you attend the networking reception? (5pm - 6.30pm)(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Data Protection and ConsentPhotography\, Video Recording\, and Live Streaming Consent\n \n\n\n \nPlease note that this event will be photographed\, recorded\, and live streamed by the organisers for the purposes of documentation\, communication\, and dissemination of the ENFASYS and VISIONARY project results. This includes sharing recordings and images on project websites\, social media platforms\, newsletters\, and final reporting materials.\n \n\n \nBy registering for and attending the event\, you acknowledge and agree that your image\, voice\, or likeness may appear in these recordings or live broadcasts\, and that the organisers may use such material without further consent\, unless you explicitly request otherwise.\n \n\n \nIf you do not wish to be included in photographs\, video recordings\, or live streams\, please inform the organisers at the registration desk upon arrival. A discreet opt-out option will be made available and respected during the event.\n \n\n \nDisclaimer regarding independent photography:\n \n\n \nThis is a public\, multi-stakeholder event. While the organisers will manage all official media activities in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)\, they cannot control or be held responsible for photographs or video recordings taken independently by other participants. All attendees are kindly asked to respect one another’s privacy and to seek permission before capturing and sharing identifiable images of others. \n\nBy registering\, participants consent to their personal data being shared with co-organising partners solely for the purpose of organising this event.Consent(Required) I agree to the privacy policy.I would like to subscribe to the VISIONARY Newsletter\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/from-research-to-action-visionary-enfasys-final-conference/ LOCATION:Vlaamse Overheid – Herman Teirlinck Building\, Brussels CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visionary-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Key-Visual_VISIONARY-ENFAYSY-final-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T060327Z CREATED:20260430T101951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T060327Z UID:11595-1779966000-1779969600@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY Webinar: Individual Decisions and Collective Action in Agricultural Water Management: Behaviour\, Technology & Governance DESCRIPTION:Agricultural water management and governance face the challenge of integrating individual behaviors while building collective agreements among farmers\, public administrations\, and other social actors. This webinar brings together recent research on this topic\, examining how behavioral factors influence the reconciliation of environmental and productive objectives in agriculture as well as the use of water-saving technologies. It also analyses the challenges involved in building effective systems of collective water governance across different European contexts. The session offers new empirical evidence and interdisciplinary perspectives on water\, technology\, and collective action\, while also encouraging reflection on the development of research projects in these fields of knowledge. \nTopics & Speakers: \nBehavioral factors in AES uptake for water quality improvements\nKahsay Haile Zemo & Mette Termansen\, University of Copenhagen. \nEffects of Irrigation Technologies in Water Use: Evidence from a Field Experiment with Spanish Farmers\nJuana Castro\, ICTA\, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. \nReconciling Centralized Fertigation and Organic Farming in Spain: Assessment of Collective Strategies and Governance Dilemmas\nCarles Sanchis-Ibor\, CIRAM\, Universitat Politècnica de València. \nStrengthening collaboration in a non-collaborative environment: the case of sustainable water management communities in Hungary\nGabor Király\, Institute of Agricultural Economics\, AKI. \nGroundwater governance for a healthy and just social-ecological system? The experience of two researchers who resisted the straitjacket of a European project\nMarta Varanda & Marta Nieto\, ISEG\, Universidade de Lisboa. \nFormatOnline Webinar\, Thursday\, May 28\, 11:00–12:00 CET URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-webinar-individual-decisions-and-collective-action-in-agricultural-water-management-behaviour-technology-governance/ CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T061231Z CREATED:20260512T060903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T061231Z UID:11648-1779908400-1779980400@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:Cross-Country Visit to Poland DESCRIPTION:The cross-country visit to Poland\, organised by the University of Warsaw\, will focus on food provision systems and their transformation toward greater sustainability and resilience. Covering the entire value chain – from cooperatives and organic markets to logistics hubs – the program will explore how food is produced\, distributed\, and accessed across different institutional and market settings. It will also address the role of organic farming within these systems\, with particular attention to its potential to support environmentally friendly practices\, local economies\, and consumer trust. Through site visits\, stakeholder meetings\, and discussions with practitioners\, participants will gain insights into both the opportunities and challenges faced by actors along the supply chain. Particular attention will be given to identifying practical solutions for shortening supply chains\, improving coordination between producers and consumers\, and strengthening overall efficiency\, transparency\, and sustainability of the food system. \nAcross all three visits\, participants will observe contrasting yet interconnected models of food provisioning: from large-scale wholesale distribution (Bronisze)\, through cooperative and participatory retail structures (Kooperatywa “Dobrze”)\, to urban organic markets (BioBazar). Together\, these cases illustrate different configurations of the food value chain and provide a basis for discussing how supply chains can be shortened\, made more transparent\, and oriented toward sustainability and resilience. \nTo register\, please contact wm.zawadzki(at)uw.edu.pl \nPreliminary programme \nDAY 0 (WEDNESDAY) – May 27\n19.00-21.00 Welcome dinner (optional) \nDAY 1 (THURSDAY) – May 28\n07.00 Meeting point and departure preparation\n07.00-08.00 Introductory briefing and transfer to Bronisze\n08.00-10.00 Visit to Bronisze Wholesale Market\n10.00-11.00 Transfer to Kooperatywa “Dobrze” and coffee (to go)\n11.00-12.00 Visit to Kooperatywa “Dobrze”\n12.00-13.30 Transfer to BioBazar market and Lunch\n13.30-14.30 Visit to BioBazar market\n14.30-15.00 Wrap-up key takeaways and goodbye drinks URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/cross-country-visit-to-poland/ LOCATION:University of Warsaw\, Poland CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T090606Z CREATED:20260421T122009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T090606Z UID:11346-1778065200-1778068800@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY Webinar: Shaping Climate-Friendly Food Choices: What Works in Supermarkets? Evidence from more than 15\,000 Consumers Across Europe DESCRIPTION:Food systems drive one-third of global emissions – and supermarkets sit at the frontline of change. But which interventions actually shift consumer behaviour? This webinar presents new cross-country experimental evidence on what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to reducing the climate footprint of food choices. \nSpeakers\n\nMeike Janssen\, Associate Professor\, Copenhagen Business School\nMichela Faccioli\, Associate Professor\, University of Trento\nGiuseppina Luvara\, Policy Officer\, European Commission DG RTD\n\nFormat\nOnline Webinar\, Wednesday\, May 6\, 11–12 CET URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-webinar-climate-friendly-food-choices/ CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTSTAMP:20250624T081901Z CREATED:20250623T100636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T081901Z UID:7570-1757577600-1757663999@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:Cross Country Visit: Grain value chain collaboration and alternative food networks DESCRIPTION:The VISIONARY project and the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI) are inviting to their Cross Country Visit in Hungary. \n  \nWhere & When?\nBudapest\, Hungary | September 11-12\, 2025 \nThe event will begin early on September 11\, so arrival ought to be planned for September 10. \nThe venues of the first day will be in the central region of Hungary\, and AKI will organise travel to the sites. \nWho?\nWe will be happy to welcome: \n\nOrganisers of alternative food initiatives\,\nRepresentatives of AFNs\,\nExperts and researchers whose work involves AFNs and food systems’ sustainability transition\,\nGrain producers\nParticipants in grain value chains\nPolicymakers and institutional stakeholders in the agri-food sector\,\nAgri-environmental NGO representatives.\n\nTopics possibly covered during the visit:\n\nWhat strategies can AFNs adopt to maintain their core values while navigating the pressures of commercial expansion?\nIn what ways can niche innovations in agri-food systems gain broader traction without compromising their identity?\nHow can alternative supply chains effectively engage with dominant markets and consumers’ demand without being absorbed or diluted by mainstream dynamics?\nWhat role do education and consumer awareness play in shifting entrenched cultural preferences and purchasing habits within the grain-to-bread system?\nHow can policy and regulatory frameworks be improved to more effectively support localised food supply chains?\n\nPreliminary agenda\nDay 1 (11 September) \nVisit to HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research – Introduction to quality-oriented cereal breeding and research of various cereal crop varieties \nVisit to Csoroszlya Farm – The 300-hectare organic farm grows bread grains and produces its own organic flour with an Astrié stone mill. \nVisit to Pipacs Bakery – A pioneer artisan bakery using organic ingredients and natural sourdough technology. \nDay 2 (12 September) \nKnowledge exchange workshop at AKI in Budapest \nCosts:\nParticipants (or their organisations/inviting organisations) must cover travel and subsistence expenses. The hosting organisation will cover activities outlined in the agenda\, including Day 1 lunch and Day 2 lunch. \nFor any additional information\, please contact: \nGábor Király (kiraly.gabor(at)aki.gov.hu) \nRegistration:\nWe kindly ask you to complete your registration by 22 Aug 2025 to assist us with practical organisational arrangements. \nRegistration link: https://forms.office.com/e/KTEM87rpUy URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/ccv_hungary/ LOCATION:Budapest CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visionary-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20230914_090217036_iOS-masolat-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625 DTSTAMP:20250416T074016Z CREATED:20250320T120919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T074016Z UID:7000-1750665600-1750751999@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:Cross Country Visit: Sustainability and Innovation in Alpine Dairy Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:The VISIONARY project and University of Trento are inviting to their Cross Country Visit in Italy. \nWhere & When?\nTrento\, Italy | June 23-24\, 2025\nThe event will begin early on June 23\, so arrival must be planned for June 22. \nAll venues will be located in the Autonomous Province of Trento (Italy)\, and will be clearly specified in the final version of the agenda. \nWho?\nWe will be happy to welcome\n• Dairy farmers and livestock breeders\,\n• Dairy industry representatives (milk transformation\, and dairy products commercialization)\,\n• Dairy farming and industry experts and researchers\,\n• Dairy cooperatives and consortia representatives\,\n• Policymakers and institutional stakeholders in the agri-food sector\,\n• Representatives of EU-funded projects focused on sustainable dairy production\,\n• Agri-environmental NGO representatives. \nWhat?\nThe following topics will be covered throughout the Cross Country Visit:\n• Sustainable dairy farming in alpine environments\n• Best practices in alpine dairy farming\n• Management of alpine pastures for grazing and feed production\n• Integration of agritourism in dairy farming\n• Dairy farming and conservation of alpine ecosystems\n• Carbon farming and dairy\n• Dairy farming and coexistence with large carnivores (e.g.\, wolves and bears)\n• Milk processing at small (e.g.\, malghe) and large scales\n• Dairy farming and production in cooperative systems\n• Dairy products and tourism\n• Marketing and commercialization strategies for alpine dairy products \nPreliminary Agenda\nSunday\, 22 June 2025\, Evening – Informal Dinner \nMonday\, 23 June 2025\, Morning – Field visit at Malga Fratte\nMonday\, 23 June 2025\, Afternoon – Field visit at Consortium of Trentino Social Dairy Farms\nMonday\, 23 June 2025\, Evening – Typical South-Tirolean Dinner \nTuesday\, 24 June 2025\, 9:00-14:00 – Workshop at University of Trento\, Department of Economics and Managment.\nThe Workshop will conclude with a light lunch. \nCosts:\nParticipants (or their organizations/inviting organizations) must cover travel and subsistence expenses. The hosting organization will cover activities outlined in the agenda\, excluding all dinners and the Day 1 lunch at the malga. The estimated cost for these meals is approximately €30 per person per meal. \nFor any questions\, please contact:\nProf. Simone Cerroni or Davide Gallo\, University of Trento \nRegistration:\nWe kindly ask that you complete your registration in April 2025 to assist us with practical organizational arrangements. \nPlease register online (external link) URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/cross-country-visit-sustainability-and-innovation-in-alpine-dairy-supply-chains/ LOCATION:Trento CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250519T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T170000 DTSTAMP:20250506T114705Z CREATED:20250325T101445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T114705Z UID:7074-1747654200-1747760400@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:Cross Country Visit: How to Improve Biodiversity Performance in the Food Sector DESCRIPTION:The VISIONARY project\, Global Nature Fund\, Research Institute for Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) are inviting to their Cross Country Visit in Germany. This event is aimed at enabling knowledge exchange between stakeholders from different countries and beyond. \nWhere & When?\nFrankfurt/Main\, Germany | May 19-20\, 2025 \nAll venues will be located in Frankfurt/Main or nearer surroundings (transport to the farm visit will be organised). Please find further details in the agenda below. \nWho?\nWe will be happy to welcome producers/farmers from all agriculture sector\, food company representatives (producers\, retailers)\, standard setters\, consultants\, NGOs\, Academia\, municipality representatives and food initiatives/farmers cooperatives. \nOrganisers and Contact: The Global Nature Fund\, FiBL and ZALF\, VISIONARY partners\nIf you have questions about the programme or if you want to contribute a presentation on 19 May\, please contact us. If you need support in travel arrangement\, feel free to approach us:\nStefan Hörmann | Global Nature Fund\nKristin Mehler | Global Nature Fund \nWhat?\nThe cross country workshop on the first day will include a visit to a local organic farm\, allow one-to-one exchanges and discussions of how biodiversity performance in the food sector can improve. We will also discuss in depth the incentives systems for farmers to promote biodiversity measures and the role of the private food sector and other stakeholders. \nOn the second day\, we will have the opportunity to participate in the European Conference for More Insect Protection and Biodiversity at Landscape Level – “More than just Flower Strips”. \nAgenda\nDownload: Programme Cross Country Visit May 2025\, Germany \n19 May 2025 Cross Country Workshop\n11:30 h Arrival at Frankfurt Main Railway Station – Transfer to Dottenfelder Farm\n12.30 h Lunch at the Farm – Get to know\n14.00 h Guided tour: Biodiversity Measures at Farm Level\n15.30 h Departure\n16:15 h Workshop Session at Ka Eins Venue\, Frankfurt: Incentive Schemes for Farmers to Implement Biodiversity Measures\n19.30 h Dinner \n20 May 2025 European Conference\n09:00 h Arrival at Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt (Römerberg 9\, 60331 Frankfurt am Main)\n10:00 h Welcome and Opening\n10:15 h Keynote: European Perspective for the Protection of Pollinators\n10:45 h Plenary Talks: Better Future for Insects & Biodiversity\n12:15 h Lunch\n13:45 h Breakout Sessions: Unlocking Potentials for More Biodiversity – Practical Approaches & Strategies\n15:15 h Coffee Break\n15:45 h Panel Discussion: Responsible Sourcing Regions in Europe – How can we Mainstream Landscapes Approaches\, Measures and Incentives?\n16:30 h Wrap up & End of Conference (16:45 h) \nThe full programme of the European Conference for More Insect Protection and Biodiversity at Landscape Level is available for download (PDF) here (IRSR Website). \nCosts\nParticipants (or their organisations/inviting organisations) must cover travel and subsistence expenses. The hosting organisations will cover activities outlined in the agenda (except dinner on day 1). \nParticipation in the European Conference is free. \nRegistration\nPlease note that the number of participants is limited to 25 persons. Therefore\, early registration is recommended. Please register online: \n  URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/cross-country-visit-how-to-improve-biodiversity-performance-in-the-food-sector/ LOCATION:Frankfurt/Main\, Germany CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists ORGANIZER;CN="Global Nature Fund":MAILTO:mailto:schellenbeck@globalnature.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240530T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240530T123000 DTSTAMP:20240516T103104Z CREATED:20240410T080243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T103104Z UID:5772-1717066800-1717072200@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY Webinar – How to: Increasing producer capacity within local food supply systems DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: \n11 – 12:30h CET \n10 – 11:30h UTC \nPlatform: MS-Teams (you will receive the meeting link upon registration) \nIn today’s fast-paced world\, the development of robust local food systems faces numerous challenges\, including financial constraints\, organisational hurdles\, and skill deficiencies. Discover the key findings from the VISIONARY project\, as we delve into the real experiences of practitioners grappling with these obstacles on-the-ground. Rachael Forster from Tamar Grow Local\, UK\, shares an inspiring journey with the ‘Farmstart Project.’ Learn how this initiative\, launched in 2015\, is empowering new growers with starter horticultural units\, technical expertise\, and access to local markets through a dynamic food hub. Journey to Poland with Ruta Śpiewak as she gives insight into the food cooperative movement in Poland and the establishment of an umbrella organisation to streamline local cooperative efforts. Gain invaluable insights into the role of producer organisations\, transferrable across various European landscapes. \nConnect\, Learn\, and Empower:\nWhether you’re in the business sector\, public administration\, or the science community\, this webinar promises actionable strategies to catalyse change in your local food ecosystem. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the movement towards sustainable\, community-driven food systems. \nSpeakers: \n\nAlex Inman & Mingyuan Chen\, University of Exeter\, VISIONARY researchers (facilitators)\nRachael Forster\, Tamar Grow Local CIC\, UK https://tamargrowlocal.org\nRuta Śpiewak\, Department of Rural Sociology\, Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development of the Polish Academy of Sciences\n\n  URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-webinar-how-to-increasing-producer-capacity-within-local-food-supply-systems/ CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240524 DTSTAMP:20240513T094029Z CREATED:20240513T093602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T094029Z UID:5887-1716192000-1716451199@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:Cross-country visit to Romania DESCRIPTION:The Cross-Country Visit to Romania aims to contribute to the capacity building of young/early-stage researchers by providing a training workshop to extend technical capacities and an opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate with the policymakers\, business sector\, farmers and NGOs. The main objective of the CCV is to achieve meaningful stakeholder engagement for better integration of research results and to enhance the project’s impact. URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/cross-country-visit-to-romania/ LOCATION:Brașov\, Romania\, Brașov\, Romania CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240507T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240507T130000 DTSTAMP:20240410T084735Z CREATED:20240410T071359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T084735Z UID:5729-1715081400-1715086800@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY Webinar – Exploring Sustainable Solutions: Public Food Procurement for Local and Organic Food Markets DESCRIPTION:Platform: MS-Teams (you will receive the meeting link upon registration) \nJoin our upcoming webinar where we’ll delve into the practical aspects of promoting local and organic food through public food procurement. Gain insights from the University of Aberdeen’s VISIONARY project\, which sheds light on the enablers and challenges of sustainable public food procurement. Our expert speakers will provide valuable practical perspectives: Daniel Keech will discuss the integration of SMEs in tenders and the role of innovation through the Dynamic Purchasing System. Sarah Gowanlock will share experiences from the Soil Association’s ‘Food for Life served here’ program. Additionally\, Bente Kramer Møller and Mark Hunter\, two leaders from regional councils in Denmark and the UK\, will showcase practical examples from procurement strategies of a city and a rural council\, respectively\, which have made great strides towards more sustainable food systems. \nTogether\, we will explore areas of innovation\, essential building blocks to sustainable public procurement from design to implementation\, and the steps different stakeholders can take. \nSpeakers: \n\nShadi Hashem & Katrin Prager\, University of Aberdeen\, VISIONARY researchers\nDaniel Keech\, Senior Research Fellow – Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) – UK.\nSarah Gowanlock\, Partnerships manager- Food for Life- Soil Association\, Scotland.\nBente Kramer Møller\, project manager and contract manager- purchase and supply division\, Aarhus Municipality\, Denmark.\nMark Hunter\, Strategic Food lead\, East Ayrshire Council\, Scotland\n\n  URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-webinar-exploring-sustainable-solutions/ CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240424T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240424T120000 DTSTAMP:20240410T072544Z CREATED:20240326T143951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T072544Z UID:5671-1713954600-1713960000@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY Webinar – What policy mechanisms can support organic farming? From design to effective implementation DESCRIPTION:Platform: MS-Teams (you will receive the meeting link upon registration) \nUnlock the power of policy in driving organic farming expansion. Join our webinar where VISIONARY researchers share their key findings spotlighting how policy can effectively address barriers in the organic farming sector. Gain first-hand insights from two expert speakers as they share their experiences tackling industry bottlenecks. Paul Holmbeck discusses strategies for supporting organic farming that have been successful in making Denmark a frontrunner in organic food and farming. David McKay shares insights from his research on the role of Organic Action Plans\, and how this policy mechanism is utilised in Scotland. Together\, we’ll explore how policy instruments can bolster public procurement and drive market development for local organic produce. Learn how to overcome typical barriers\, engage stakeholders in policy implementation\, and what steps different stakeholders can take. \nSpeakers: \n\nKatrin Prager & Shadi Hashem\, University of Aberdeen\, VISIONARY researchers\nPaul Holmbeck\, Holmbeck eco consult\, Denmark\, World Board Member of IFOAM\nDavid McKay\, Head of Policy (Scotland) at Soil Association\, Member of the Scottish Organic Stakeholder Group\n\n  URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-webinar1/ CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visionary-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Visionary_webinar_No_1_short.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20230628T044917Z CREATED:20230627T131737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T044917Z UID:4253-1694419200-1694678399@visionary-project.eu SUMMARY:VISIONARY consortium meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:In September 2023\, VISIONARY partners from eight European countries will gather for their annual consortium meeting at this building: the Old Library at the University of Warsaw\, Poland. For three days\, we will share research insights\, assess our SPI foresight workshop experience and outputs\, get updates on our case studies and much\, much more. We will also receive feedback from REA and DGAgri officers\, our Scientific Advisory Board and engage with our sister projects BEATLES and ENFASYS. We will keep you posted! URL:https://visionary-project.eu/events/visionary-consortium-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:University of Warsaw\, Poland CATEGORIES:For Policy Stakeholders,For Practitioniers,For Scientists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visionary-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/University_of_Warsaw_Main_Campus_Warsaw_Poland_2019_02_wiki.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR