Belgium
Le Début des Haricots

Le Début des Haricots brings back sustainable gardening, farming, nature and food practises back to the city. It has initatiated a Brussels based CSA Network, collective gardens, hands on gardening trainings in primary schools, and an urban farm. Its governance is based on principles of collective action and self management.

Main activities: Land stewardship ; Support for farmers ; Policy/ advocacy ; Ethical finance ; Land acquisition/ ownership ; Public education ; Farming ; Awareness raising ; New entrants

Geographical scope: Regional

Types of agriculture: CSA, AMAP, consumers co-operative ; Local supply chains ; Organic ; Peasant ; Biodynamic ,Farm test spaces