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kulturland.de
Hitzacker (Elbe), DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseOrganic FarmingClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2014
LocationHitzacker (Elbe)
About kulturland.de
kulturland.de is a German cooperative founded in 2015 to secure agricultural land for ecological and sustainable farming practices. It decouples land ownership from land use to mitigate land speculation and strengthen regional food systems. Through member shares, the organization acquires land and leases it long-term to organic and biodynamic farms. By early 2023, over 1,200 hectares were secured for more than 30 farms across Germany, significantly contributing to soil health and biodiversity. The cooperative promotes fair land access and democratic member participation.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Protect farmland for organic farming and biodiversity
kulturland eG secures over 1,200 hectares of agricultural land for ecological and biodynamic farming. The organization promotes soil health and protects ecosystems and biodiversity.
Zero Hunger
Secure regional food production long-term
The organization enables sustainable food production by issuing long-term lease agreements to organic and biodynamic farms. This strengthens regional food systems and ensures supply.
Reduced Inequalities
Enable fair land access for farmers
kulturland eG combats land speculation by acquiring agricultural land and leasing it fairly to young farmers. This democratizes land access and reduces economic inequalities.
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Q1What is kulturland.de's core mission?+
kulturland eG's mission is to secure agricultural land for ecological, biodynamic, and sustainable farming practices, making it accessible to future generations of farmers. The cooperative decouples land ownership from land use to mitigate land speculation and strengthen regional food systems.
Q2How does the kulturland.de model work?+
kulturland eG raises capital through member shares to purchase agricultural land. This land is then leased to organic and biodynamic farms on fair, long-term contracts, ensuring it remains dedicated to sustainable food production.
Q3What impact does kulturland.de have on agriculture?+
As of early 2023, kulturland eG has secured and manages over 1,200 hectares of agricultural land across Germany, leased to more than 30 organic and biodynamic farms. This supports sustainable agriculture, soil health, and biodiversity.
Q4Which ESG principles does kulturland.de pursue?+
kulturland eG promotes ecological farming, soil regeneration, and biodiversity. Socially, the cooperative champions fair access to land for young farmers and fosters community involvement. As a registered cooperative (eG), it ensures democratic member participation and transparency.
Q5Where is kulturland.de headquartered and where does the organization operate?+
kulturland eG is headquartered in Hitzacker (Elbe), Germany. However, the organization operates nationwide, securing agricultural land across various regions in Germany.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does kulturland.de contribute to?+
kulturland eG primarily contributes to SDG 15 (Life on Land) by protecting and promoting sustainable land use. Secondarily, it supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
