MY FARM is a European initiative dedicated to enhancing agricultural resilience through multifunctionality—encouraging farms to engage in diverse activities beyond food production, such as education, innovation, and community support. Our goal is to empower rural territories with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to adapt and thrive amid changing conditions.
European agriculture faces increasing risks from climate change, market instability, shifting policies, and demographic challenges. Traditional productivity-focused models no longer guarantee long-term viability. Furthermore, multifunctional farming approaches lack sufficient support in training, policies, and services, while key rural stakeholders often operate in isolation. There is a pressing need for new skills, roles, and coordinated efforts to guide rural innovation and sustainability.
To meet these challenges, MY FARM aims to:
- Analyze multifunctionality across selected pilot regions, not only at farms, but at the policies, training systems, and local service networks that support them.
- Create the role of the Multifunctionality Consultant to connect farmers, educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
- Develop an 800-hour MOOC to train professionals in multifunctional farming strategies. Through the MOOC, participants can test their knowledge and discover what kind of multifunctional role they choose to have.
- Launch a digital platform featuring self-assessment tools that adapt to each participant’s background, interests, and goals, helping them figure out what areas of multifunctionality are most relevant to them.
- Produce an online and ongoing map showing multifunctional farms, service providers, and consultants in the pilot regions studied. A space to connect and inspire.
- Support adopting practical solutions for resilience and rural transformation.
