Nowadays, most people live in large or regional cities, completely disconnected from the professionals who take care of the production of our food.
They are usually completely unaware of the huge labor a farmer performs or how technology and applied knowledge are used to produce food.
Many also do not realize that in addition to producing what the rest of us consume, farmers play a very crucial role in protecting the environment and the well-being of rural communities.
On the other hand, most agricultural and food production enterprises in Greece are family-owned, small or medium-sized and do not have the resources and tools
in order to directly approach consumers in cities and promote their products.
The Open Farm network is highlighting true agritourism, the “open” visitable farms and processing units of agricultural products, which are spread across Greece.
In addition to producing excellent, quality agricultural products, these farms also offer genuine experiences, educational, hospitality and leisure services .
In open farm platform, the visitors can choose among various criteria of search (area, production line, certifications, accesibility and farm activities) and locate the facilities that satisfy their interest. Their visit can be organized by directly contacting the farm or with the help of our team.
The “Open Farm Days” institution is a glimpse behind-the-scenes, into the farmer’s vital role for the eco-seystem and the sustainable preservation of our countryside.
“Open Farm Agora” is a versatile space located in the Consumer Market of Central Market of Athens (OKAA SA), where we invite the city public to participate in a wide range of events & activities including seminars, workshops, tastings, culinary experiences, market tours, parties, concerts and more.
In “Agora” as well as our “eshop“, we promote the best products, sourced directly from our Network, also providing information about their history, origin and properties!
At the same time, we design and implement various educational programs for schools, organizations and the urban population. Our goal is to inform and educate citizens of all ages about environmental issues, healthy eating, through raising awareness of the need for an immediate transition to sustainable agro-food production and consumption systems.
Our “farm2school” program focuses on designing and installing Mediterranean, agroecological gardens in schools, for the development of experiential education to students. During the outdoor lessons, the children are developing new skills & virtues of interaction and cooperation, while caring for their garden.
