Bavaria's organic farming project wins €65K to teach kids about sustainable food

A sustainable food education project in Bavaria is expanding its reach after securing major funding. Known as 'Bio-Bäuerin macht Schule!' (Organic Farmer Goes to School!), the initiative will now run until 2028 with a €65,760 commitment from the Sanddorf Foundation. The programme connects organic farmers directly with classrooms to teach students about regional food production.

The project has already engaged around 3,500 students across the Regensburg region. Currently, 38 schools—covering 165 classes—are taking part, with 70 of those classes based in the district itself. Sessions are interactive, lasting 90 minutes, and will soon increase to five visits per week.

Organic farmers Heidi Ziegaus and Christin Ebenbeck lead the classroom activities. Their lessons focus on organic beef and grain production, using new thematic toolkits to make learning practical and engaging. The initiative has also broadened its scope to include all school types up to 10th grade. The core goal remains bridging the gap between farming and education. By deepening students' understanding of regional organic products, the project aims to promote sustainable diets from an early age.

With funding secured until 2028, the programme will continue its hands-on approach to food education. Farmers will visit schools more frequently, reaching more pupils across Bavaria. The focus stays on practical lessons that connect classrooms with real-world organic farming.