About
The Foundation's mission is to support the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas
How do we carry out our mission?
Our activities include:
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training and counselling for farmers, students and teachers of agricultural schools and agricultural advisors
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implementation of local development programs supporting the activity of residents and improvement of the quality of life.
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publications, reports and socio-economic studies that provide a comprehensive picture and trends in the Polish countryside.
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loan programs for the establishment and development of small businesses in rural areas.
Who do we work for?
"Support for a wide group of beneficiaries"
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Farmers, agricultural advisors, students and teachers of agricultural schools.
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scientists, representatives of local governments and administration, local NGOs.
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Rural communities looking for innovative solutions.
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Entrepreneurs from rural areas and small towns
Activity indicators
"Our performance in numbers (last 5 years)"
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1220 trained farmers.
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1910 students participating in educational projects.
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1456 trained agricultural advisors.
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11 publications and reports.
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117 loans granted in 2024, and 1371 in 2019-2024
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1861 participants of on-line trainings and webinars
Benefits of working with FDPA
"Why is it worth working with us?"
1. Extensive network:
We have developed relationships with the administration at the central, regional and local levels, which have a key impact on shaping national and regional policies. Our partnerships open the door to effective cooperation and the implementation of ambitious projects.
2. Nationwide coverage:
Thanks to our network of contacts, we are able to engage significant groups of farmers, agricultural advisors and students of agricultural schools, which allows us to implement projects with a wide range and real impact on rural communities.
3. Top-Level Experts:
For years, we have been cooperating with recognized experts in key areas for agriculture and the environment, which guarantees the highest quality of the activities carried out.
4. Long-term effects:
Our projects contribute to improving the quality of life in rural areas and support sustainable development, bringing benefits that have been visible for years.
5. Wide range of topics:
We carry out projects covering various areas, such as:
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Environmental and biodiversity protection
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organic and sustainable agriculture,
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rural development;
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education and improvement of professional qualifications,
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technological innovations in agriculture,
6. Effectiveness Guarantee:
We have many years of experience in the implementation of nationwide information and educational campaigns, which not only achieve the assumed indicators, but also really change the face of Polish agriculture.
With us you will achieve more – we act effectively, professionally and with passion! Together, we can create projects that bring real change and build a better future for rural residents.
How can we work together?
We invite organizations and institutions that share our mission of supporting the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas to cooperate with us. Together, we can implement projects that bring real benefits to rural communities, farmers, entrepreneurs and local communities.
- Organization of educational events
We organize trainings, workshops and conferences that raise environmental awareness, promote sustainable agriculture and provide practical knowledge for farmers and rural residents.
- Creating publications and training materials
We are involved in the development of guides, reports, educational games and multimedia teaching materials. We support teachers and students of agricultural schools by preparing modern educational materials that inspire sustainable development. (link to educational materials)
- Partnerships within EU projects
We are open to partnerships in international and national projects co-financed by the European Union.
We have experience in implementing projects under programs such as Horizon Europe or Life.
Cooperation with us is an opportunity to develop joint initiatives and build a network of international contacts.
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
2 Upscaling innovative payments to support farmers in the delivery of agri-environment-climate public goods3 Boosting the attractiveness of agriculture and the connection between the farming community and society9 Delivering Earth Intelligence to accelerate the green and digital transition10 Improving and integrating polar observation systems in response to user requirements at local, regional, and international level11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins12 Increasing knowledge flows to practice within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) via thematic networks13 Strengthening knowledge and skills of advisors and integrating them within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) via an EU advisory network14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture9 Strengthening the EU crop breeding research and innovation ecosystem for competitive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate
Land, ocean and water for climate action
3 Understanding and managing medium and longer-term challenges and opportunities for agriculture stemming from shifting climatic zones and changing agroecological environments4 Monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and related air pollutants from agriculture
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
12 Breeding for resilience: enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops