Agridev (Agricultural growth through sustainable development)

Our project “Agridev” (2022-1-KA210-YOU-000083830) aims to bring together young people from different countries with common interests through non-formal education methods. It aims to discuss about ecological issues in our regions and to subject young people to processes of re-enactment of rural cooperatives in order to have an active democratic role in the decision-making process. Also it aims to reflect and raise awareness among young people about ecological and agricultural issues. Young people will talk about environmental protection, sustainability and combating climate change while researching good practices applied around the world, while creating a framework of competencies and processes that serve both rural upgrading and sustainable development. Moreover we want to discuss alternative ways of organic farming. Young people will have the opportunity to learn and appreciate organic farming through the activities Also, everyone is invited to bring whatever experience they have and everyone is invited to learn from everyone and to give young people the opportunity to see and participate in the whole process of oil extraction, while developing entrepreneurial and social skills. Young people will see how the whole oil production process works, participate through non- formal education games, work together and make their own oil. We desire to promote the rural lifestyle that is a tradition in the Laconia region and to exchange ideas with those in Italy who share similar problems. Conversely, to promote and strengthen the European identity in the Laconia region. The young people in the project will come into contact with young farmers working in the area and this will have multiple benefits for society itself.