South Vårdinge vegetable farm
Vårdinge Folk High School cultivates organically and regeneratively
About the project
Through the project, Vårdinge Folk High School has started a large-scale vegetable farm that is managed according to the principles of regenerative and organic farming. The harvest from the farm is used in the restaurant on the school grounds and the farm is used as a teaching example in the education conducted at the Folk High School. The farming project is an open activity that spreads knowledge about the business model to others - both other businesses in the area and visitors.
The cultivation consists of approximately 1,500 square meters of growing beds and a 160 square meter tunnel greenhouse.
The project ran from 2021 to 2023.
Read more about the project at Vårdinge Folk High School website (click on the text to go to the page).
THE PROJECT
”We grew just over two tons of vegetables
in 2022!”
Why was the project prioritized?
LAG's decision on prioritization with justification:
The project contributes to a new vegetable farm and a new company. Vårdinge Folkhögskola has good conditions to develop the facility in a combination of education and tourism. The farm also contributes to added value for other active actors and residents of Vårdinge village.
About the project
Project period
2021-2023
Project owner
Vårdinge Folk High School
Project Manager
Patrik Waldenstrom
patrik.waldenstrom@outlook.com
About the project
Purpose: to create new horticultural plantations for vegetable production
CASE: to construct and fence growing beds, build and install a heatable tunnel greenhouse with irrigation system and tools for outdoor cultivation.
About financing
Granted support in the rural development programme
200,000 SEK
Own private financing
300,000 SEK
Total financing
500,000 SEK
Support rate: 40 % support, project support for companies
Total financing
500,000 SEK
The support from the rural development programme consists of funding from the EU and the state.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund
