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VISITS
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REIMAGINING PROFESSIONAL SPACES THROUGH URBAN AGRICULTURE
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Embark on a journey to explore how urban agriculture is reshaping professional environments. Discover innovative approaches where workspaces are transformed into productive, sustainable hubs for food production. This experience will highlight how integrating agriculture into urban spaces can foster well-being, sustainability, and a deeper connection to local food systems.​
1. SUR LE CHAMP
Cultivating the future!
​Located in the peri-urban area of Brabant Wallon, Sur le Champ is an innovative ecosystem dedicated to local food production and job creation. This pioneering project for Wallonia combines sustainability, local economy, and healthy eating.
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It brings together three dynamic hubs:
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The Incubator – a testing ground for aspiring farmers and food processors
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The Nursery – a launchpad providing support and production facilities
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The Eco-Hub – a space for production, logistics, and direct sale
With 3,300 m² of buildings and 21 hectares of land, Sur le Champ is a true accelerator of the transition towards local and sustainable food. Come visit this unique site and discover a project shaping the future!
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2. THE MAISON ADMINISTRATIVE PROVINCIALE (MAP) Greening public spaces
The MAP is a prime example of sustainability and innovation in the public sector. By incorporating urban agriculture into its daily operations, the MAP in Namur has created a garden that provides its employees with a unique experience of growing local and sustainable food right in the heart of the city. This project not only supplies fresh produce for the institution’s kitchen but also promotes employee well-being by offering a space for relaxation and community around gardening.
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Join us to explore this innovative project and discover how urban spaces can be transformed into sources of local food production. The MAP serves as an inspiring model for how public institutions can contribute to more sustainable food systems while engaging citizens.
This visit will offer valuable insights into the synergies between urban planning, agriculture, and workplace well-being.
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GOVERNANCE DRIVING URBAN FARMING EVOLUTION
​Explore innovative urban farming projects that are transforming the way we think about food production in the city. These initiatives showcase new models of collaboration, sustainability, and local engagement, offering valuable insights into the future of urban agriculture. Join us to see how these projects are reshaping professional spaces and driving positive changes in urban environments.
1. THE MAISON ADMINISTRATIVE PROVINCIALE (MAP) New model of collaboration
The MAP is a prime example of sustainability and innovation in the public sector. By incorporating urban agriculture into its daily operations, the MAP in Namur has created a garden that provides its employees with a unique experience of growing local and sustainable food right in the heart of the city.
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This project not only supplies fresh produce for the institution’s kitchen but also promotes employee well-being by offering a space for relaxation and community around gardening.
Join us to explore this innovative project and discover how urban spaces can be transformed into sources of local food production. The MAP serves as an inspiring model for how public institutions can contribute to more sustainable food systems while engaging citizens. This visit will offer valuable insights into the synergies between urban planning, agriculture, and workplace well-being.
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2. POUSSES POUSSENT & CRÉ@FARM
Shaping sustainable urban farming
Pousses Poussent is an exciting urban farming project located in the heart of Liège’s Sainte-Walburge district. Set on a 1.7-hectare plot provided by the Cré@farm program, two young farmers, Félicie and David, have launched their farming initiative, Les Pousses Poussent. This project not only promotes sustainable, local food production but also offers a unique opportunity to support new farmers in the city.
In collaboration with Ceinture Aliment-Terre Liégeoise and Les Petits Producteurs, the project creates a hybrid model, combining farming with part-time work at a nearby store, ensuring income stability. The excess produce is sold locally, helping build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Pousses Poussent serves as a model for expanding urban farming initiatives and can be replicated in other neighborhoods and sectors.
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This visit will also be an opportunity to explore the broader Cré@Farm initiative, which supports aspiring farmers through access to land, training, and financial mechanisms designed to facilitate entry into sustainable agriculture. David Arcadipane, a key figure in Cré@Farm, will share insights into how this program helps new farmers overcome challenges and develop viable, long-term agricultural projects.
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Come visit the site and see firsthand how these innovative initiatives are transforming the future of urban food production!​
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BUILDING RESILIENT TERRITORIES:
THE LIEGE MODEL
Join us for an engaging visit showcasing key initiatives of the Ceinture Aliment-Terre Liégeoise (CATL), dedicated to relocalizing food production and strengthening short supply chains.
1. COIN DE TERRE DE BRESSOUS
Collective urban garden
​Coin de Terre de Bressoux is Wallonia’s largest collective urban garden, where 290 individual plots are cultivated by local residents. This vibrant space is not just about growing food—it’s a laboratory for community-led agriculture, social cohesion, and food autonomy. Learn how this initiative fosters self-sufficiency, strengthens local networks, and provides a sustainable model for urban food production.​
2. LOCAL FOOD LOGISTICS HUB
Behind the Scenes
Efficient distribution is key to making local food accessible. At the Logistics Hub, innovative solutions connect small-scale producers with consumers through streamlined supply chains. Discover how this facility ensures that fresh, local produce reaches markets, restaurants, and citizens while maintaining the integrity of short food circuits.
3. INTERACTIVE SESSION
Understanding the Role of CATL in Local Food Resilience
To conclude the visit, we’ll dive into an engaging discussion on how the Ceinture Aliment-Terre Liégeoise (CATL) acts as a key driver of food system transformation in Liège. As a catalyst for local food resilience, CATL supports initiatives that strengthen urban and peri-urban agriculture, facilitate access to land, and create sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
During this session, we’ll explore two of CATL’s strategic projects:
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Cré@farm is a call for projects that aims to encourage the development of urban agriculture projects in Liège by making municipal land available. Initiated by the Department of Economic and Territorial Development of the City of Liège in partnership with the Ceinture Aliment Terre Liégeoise, it aims to promote access to land and stimulate self-creation of jobs, to meet growing consumer demand for quality local produce and to encourage short distribution channels with a view to strengthening the local food economy.
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The CPA (Conseil de Politique Alimentaire) is a democratic governance body dedicated to the actors⸱rices of the food system, on the scale of the 24 communes of the administrative Arrondissement of Liège Métropole. Its objectives are to
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Intensify and make more inclusive the dynamic of transition towards a resilient and sustainable food system in the territory of Liège Métropole
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Facilitate exchanges and coordination between actors⸱rices of sustainable food in a context of proliferation and emergence of many initiatives.
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This interactive exchange will offer valuable insights into the governance models, partnerships, and innovative strategies shaping the future of local food systems.
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Don’t miss this unique chance to experience groundbreaking projects firsthand and connect with the changemakers leading the food transition in Liège!