WirGarten Lüneburg

WirGarten is an innovative company dedicated to simplifying the establishment of businesses, farm successions, and restructuring of vegetable farming operations. With its unique WirGarten social franchise model, the company offers a sustainable solution to the challenges in agriculture. Our pilot operation, the WirGarten Lüneburg cooperative, is a vibrant example of a diverse, climate-friendly, and solidarity-based agriculture (Solawi) that provides over 600 members with regional, seasonal, and healthy nutrition.

WirGarten offers a comprehensive social franchise model specifically tailored to the needs of vegetable farming operations. This model supports farmers in establishing new businesses, taking over existing farms, and restructuring their business models. Through targeted consulting and support in areas such as business and marketing models, legal forms, taxes, building law, and organic certification, WirGarten facilitates entry and further development in agriculture.

The mission of WirGarten is to make agriculture in Germany future-proof by enabling founders and existing businesses to operate sustainably and successfully. The company advocates for a solidarity-based agriculture that is not only ecologically but also economically and socially sustainable. Values such as community, sustainability, and regional connection are at the core of WirGarten's actions.

WirGarten pursues ambitious sustainability goals aimed at making agriculture more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient. By promoting regional and seasonal cultivation methods, the company contributes to reducing food imports and strengthening the local economy. The cooperative structure of the pilot operation in Lüneburg allows members to actively participate in shaping sustainable agriculture and benefit from the advantages of a community-organized food production.

WirGarten regularly offers online crash courses aimed at individuals who wish to start a business in agriculture. These courses provide a compact overview of important topics such as business models, legal forms, taxes, and organic certification. Additionally, the company continuously seeks dedicated student employees for sales and communication to further expand the social franchise and inspire more people for sustainable agriculture.

With its innovative approach and commitment to a sustainable future for agriculture, WirGarten is a pioneer in the industry and offers a valuable platform for anyone looking to engage in a future-oriented and solidarity-based agriculture.