1st European Thematic Network Meeting
28 October 2021
The purpose of the 1st European Thematic Network Meeting was to share the outcomes of the first phase of the project with interested farmers, farming organizations, social support organizations, research organizations / universities and other interested stakeholders from across Europe.
During its first phase, FARMWELL has mapped social challenges that farmers and farming families are facing, with particular focus on 6 countries: Belgium, Italy, Greece, Poland, Hungary and Romania, through research and “validation” of findings with farmers.
Agenda of the meeting
Session 1 – Introduction of the FARMWELL Project
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Explaining FARMWELL & work to date – E40, ILVO and New Heroes
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Relevance of FARMWELL in the European context – Alexia Rouby, Policy Officer
Session 2: Social challenges of farmers and farming families
Breakout room discussions
Session 3: Film premiere
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Animation Film: ‘Farm Well – A story about farm life today’ Viewing and guided discussion by Lucas de Man (Director, New Heroes)
Session 4: In search for solutions – Social innovations
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Presentations on the synthesis of challenges (ILVO)
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Review of social innovations to date (E40)
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Discussion with participants – searching for innovative solutions to challenges