Lighthouse Farm Lab The Netherlands: Diversity and Land Access

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals working in system design, horticulture, mixed farming and land-use planning
• Policymakers, innovators and advisors shaping future farming models
• Participants seeking a more academic and reflective experience
• Anyone wishing to understand European transitions in food and farming

• Understand how diverse cropping systems increase resilience and reduce dependency
• Explore land access challenges and governance issues shaping European transitions
• Discover how Dutch horticulture integrates technology, biodiversity and efficiency
• Learn to view farming systems holistically, from soil to society
• Translate theories of change into actionable strategies for your own context

This Lab includes:

• Field visits to diverse horticultural and mixed-cropping systems
• Sessions hosted by Wageningen University, offering deeper scientific grounding
• Case studies on land access, policy, social innovation and short supply chains
• Group work to connect scientific insights with your professional challenges
• A "harvest session" summarising lessons across all Lighthouse Farm perspectives

Before joining the Farm Lab, you complete the online learning modules to build a shared foundation. These modules provide essential concepts, farmer insights and system-thinking tools that prepare you to fully engage in the real-world learning experience on the farm.