A good life for the free range pigs. (Photo: Berit Blomstrand)
A good life for the free range pigs. (Photo: Berit Blomstrand)

Development of educational material on buildings and outdoor areas in organic animal husbandry

In this project, NORSØK aims to use information from previous projects to develop and implement educational material for farmers, students, and others interested in organic farming.

Why do we need more educational material focusing on organic food production?

In light of the challenges and decline in production within organic farming in Norway, this project aims to develop and implement educational material to support and recruit organic livestock producers. With a decrease in organic production and new regulations affecting farmers' decisions to continue with organic farming, the need for knowledge sharing and recruiting new producers is urgent.

Utilizing information developed in previous projects
By utilizing results from previous studies conducted by NORSØK and partners, the project will provide tools and practical solutions to help farmers adapt to the new regulations. The project can thus contribute to improving both animal welfare and farmer well-being. The educational material will be tested on farmers and students at Skjetlein Upper Secondary School before being evaluated and further adapted.

Collaborators and target audience
Collaboration with the National Digital Learning Arena (NDLA) and the Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service (NLR) will ensure quality and broad distribution of the material. A reference group will also contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the lectures. The target audience includes both established organic producers and students at the country's upper secondary schools and agricultural colleges. We aim to make the material available through various channels such as Agropub, NDLA, and NLR.

Project coordinator:Berit Blomstrand
Project staff NORSØK:Rosann Johanssen and Vegard Botterli
Project partners: Nasjonal digital læringsarena (NDLA)
Funding: Directorate of Agriculture
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