The nonprofit association bodenbereiten e.V. in the Deggenhausertal valley is dedicated to promoting agriculture that builds up soil, strengthens biodiversity, and brings people together. We bring together agricultural practices, environmental education, and social participation. Together with regional farms, we develop places where regenerative land use is tested, experienced, and shared.
Agriculture can do more than just protect nature. It can build up soil, foster diversity, and bring people together.
Why we fund
Healthy soils, water retention, and biodiversity are central pillars of sustainable agriculture. Syntropic agroforestry combines trees, shrubs, and other crops into diverse, evolving plant communities. The project brings this regenerative approach to life and demonstrates how agriculture can not only produce food but also strengthen natural ecosystems.
We don't just want to talk about what the future of agriculture might look like. We're making it happen.
PROJECT DETAILS
What we fund
At the Weidenhof in the Deggenhausertal valley, a real-world laboratory for syntropic agroforestry is being established on 0.8 hectares as part of the “Zukunftsfeld” project. The plan calls for at least 150 species of trees, shrubs, and herbs—most of which are usable—in diverse plant communities. Through targeted pruning, permanent ground cover, and plant-based nutrient cycles, the goal is to create a productive, living agroecosystem. The freely accessible model site allows experts and interested members of the public to experience regenerative agriculture firsthand. Field days, workshops, and educational displays provide practical knowledge. People who require support participate in planting, maintenance, and harvesting. The Stiftung Zukunft jetzt! Foundation provides financial support for the development of the real-world laboratory, thereby helping to implement the concept as a learning space.
