CUF Training

Circular Urban Farms

The Circular Urban Farms (CUF) Training program, an initiative aimed at promoting the transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy in North-West Europe.

About CUF Training

CUF Training is an initiative dedicated to empowering urban development stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to embrace circular urban agriculture. Our program stands out for its approach, with online learning modules with hands-on training sessions conducted in four partner countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Germany. This combination ensures that participants receive a well-rounded education that encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Through a diverse range of topics, participants will explore methods of food production tailored specifically for urban environments. From hydroponics to bioponics and aquaponics, organic waste management, and circular urban farm design/construction, our program covers a wide spectrum of sustainable agricultural practices.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field of urban agriculture, gaining insights and practical skills from professionals.

Objectives:

Our project aims to achieve several key objectives:

Increase the circularity of urban farms linked to buildings.

Develop soil-less circular urban farms, including rooftop installations.

Training with 46 hours of online sessions and 24 hours of practical training.

Project Duration:

The first training session of the program will be held from January to April 2025.

Partners :

This project gathers 7 partners, from 4 countries, bringing each specific expertise to meet the project's objectives: Groupe One and Uliege (Belgium), IFSB (Luxembourg), Astredhor & Gally (France), IFAS & EBF (Germany).