PROGRAM
This symposium is intended for professionals actively involved in agroforestry, whether through research, hands-on practice, or project development. Together, we want to explore where resilience in nature-inclusive agriculture and innovation in food forest garden design come together to shape the future of food systems.
If your work aligns with the goals of the symposium, we encourage your participation and contribution.
Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 16
COMBATTING CLIMATE CRISIS
The role of food forestry in storing carbon and creating resilient systems against weather extremes such as floods and droughts.
In the evening we’ll be screening the film ‘Eat more Trees’ for you to join as an option in the program.
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A warm welcome by Wouter van Eck from Stichting Voedselbosbouw Nederland
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by Stefanie Delarue, Martin Crawford and more
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TBA
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Eat more trees: an international documentary on agroforestry and perennials. Including a Q&A with documentary director Louis de Jaeger.
TUESDAY
Documentary
FILM SCREENING
We’re hosting a screening on agroforestry and perennials. Soon more!
Included in symposium ticket
Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 17
BRINGING BACK BIODIVERSITY
By understanding the role of healthy soils and diverse, multi-layered food forest systems food forests, we can grow nutrient-dense foods that contribute to a balanced, sustainable diet.
In the evening, you’ll have the chance to experience a special dinner by De Nieuwe Winkel, showcasing the potential of perennial plants in culinary innovation.
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by Franky Bossuyt, Stephen Barstow and more
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TBA
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A botanical gastronomic experience by Emile van der Staak from restaurant The Nieuwe Winkel.
WEDNESDAY
FROM FOOD FOREST TO FORK
Dinner
limited spots available
Join us on a journey through the world of botanical gastronomy, with renowned chef Emile van der Staak from restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel.
The dinner highlights the abundance of food forest systems and the potential of plants as a basis for flavorful and well balanced dishes that support a healthy diet.
Thursday
SEPTEMBER 18
EXCURSION DAY
Join us for an inspiring excursion day, where we will visit exemplary food forest garden projects - both established and newly planted - all across the Netherlands.
You will have the opportunity to see firsthand how various methods are being implemented in different projects, and learn about the latest findings from research that inform sustainable land use, biodiversity, and food production.
A unique chance to connect theory with practice and explore leading food forest models in a real-world context.
THURSDAY
FOOD FORESTS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Excursion
Included in symposium ticket
Visit exemplary food forest garden projects - both established and newly planted - all across the Netherlands. Learn more about these projects here.
Friday
SEPTEMBER 19
REINVENTING THE FUTURE OF FARMING
We’ll explore strategies for bringing these innovative methods to the world stage, emphasising the importance of international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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by Jens Hauck, John D Liu and more
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TBA
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