Events:
Slaughterhouse gone - and now?
Opportunities for farms in the Bamberg region
The slaughterhouse in Bamberg, where Tönnies and Vion in particular had their animals slaughtered, has been closed. For many livestock farms in the region, this means change – often associated with uncertainty and concerns about the existence of their own business. Together with TransFARMation Deutschland, Faba Konzepte organised two information events in the Bamberg region in June 2024. Farmers and other interested parties were informed about possible options for action and alternatives to animal farming.
About the organisations:
TransFARMation Germany supports farms that currently practise animal husbandry and are switching to alternative forms of farming. The non-profit organisation supports the farms with individual advice, concept development, networking and public relations work and serves as a point of contact throughout the entire process.
Faba Konzepte is a non-profit organisation that is committed to a fair transformation of the food system. With events, concept papers and public relations work, Faba Konzepte gets involved in the social debate, networks science, practice, politics and civil society and supports specific transition projects.
Publications:
Recommendation paper on the "Chancenprogramm Höfe"
How can livestock farms be supported in the urgently needed transformation? With the “Chancenprogramm Höfe” (Farm Opportunities Programme) 2024, the German government has pledged 30 million euros to support farms in switching from animal farming to the production and processing of innovative proteins and climate-friendly food. But what specific policy measures are to be implemented and what incentives should be created for farms? Together with the Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e.V. and the organisation TransFARMation Deutschland, we published a recommendation paper on 6 March 2024. In it, we propose, among other things, creating model regions where relevant stakeholders can network and establish new value chains for plant-based foods. We also outline various nationwide measures that can make the transition easier for interested businesses – for example in the form of investment subsidies and advisory and training programmes.
