Agroecology is the science that investigates how ecological processes can be used within agricultural production systems. This includes for example the biological control of pests (e.g. keeping birds to control insects), the promotion of symbiotic relationships (e.g. the symbiosis between plants and fungi in mycorrhiza), the improvement of soil life (e.g. by compost), or the control of microclimate (e.g. by agroforestry). Systemic approaches include for example  “do-nothing” natural farming, hydroponics, or permaculture. In our workshop, we will not only look at the biophysical systems, but also at the social systems that are necessary to make agroecology successful.

This online-workshop will investigate the potential of agroecology and explore creative solutions that can help us make our food system more sustainable. We want to bring artists and designers together with food system experts from science. The aim is to highlight innovative and out-of-the-box solutions and communicate them to the general public using artistic approaches. Our workshop will result in concrete products, that will be developed during the overall duration of it. They can include installations, experiments, apps, videos or other media.

Creative projects

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Let’s create alternative agriculture!

Ideation week > Preparation of presentation
Monday 6.9 > Friday 10.9.2021
with morning calls consultation on Wednesday

prototyping week
Monday 13.9 > Friday 17.9.2021
with morning calls and consultation on Wednesday

production week
Monday 20.9 > Thursday 23.9.2021
with morning call Wednesday