KoLa Leipzig eG
KoLa Leipzig is a solidarity agricultural cooperative that promotes sustainable and ecological food production. With over 2000 members, it cultivates 35 hectares and offers harvest shares. Education and community are the focus to strengthen solidarity and ecological responsibility.
About KoLa Leipzig
editKoLa Leipzig is a solidarity agricultural cooperative dedicated to the sustainable and ecological production of fresh fruits and vegetables. With over 2000 members, KoLa Leipzig cultivates a 35-hectare area on the outskirts of Leipzig, where a variety of crops are grown. The cooperative offers its members the opportunity to purchase harvest shares in various sizes, which contain a colorful mix of seasonal fruits and vegetables. These harvest shares are provided at over 45 distribution points in Leipzig, Taucha, and Halle to facilitate members' access to fresh, locally produced food.
The mission of KoLa Leipzig is to promote fair, democratic, and sustainable agriculture. The cooperative advocates for transparent food production under fair and safe working conditions. A central value is solidarity, which allows even less affluent individuals to become part of the cooperative and benefit from the advantages of community-supported agriculture.
KoLa Leipzig places great importance on ecological sustainability. The cooperative has built modern agricultural buildings from solid wood and has established 1.8 hectares of hedges to promote biodiversity. Additionally, KoLa Leipzig is in the process of obtaining organic certification to meet the high standards of organic farming. The cooperative is supported by various funding programs, including the "Natural Heritage" guideline, which promotes the establishment of hedges and ecological land management.
In addition to food production, KoLa Leipzig is also engaged in education and community learning. Regular field tours and field work provide members and interested individuals the opportunity to learn more about sustainable agriculture and actively participate. The cooperative also organizes events such as fermentation workshops and an annual farm festival to strengthen the community and raise awareness of ecological agriculture.
KoLa Leipzig is a flagship project that demonstrates how collective efforts and determination can lead to sustainable and future-oriented agriculture. The cooperative is a vibrant example of how solidarity and ecological responsibility can go hand in hand to create a better future for all.