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?? Curious to explore how urban agriculture is transforming professional environments? How innovative approaches can transform workspaces into productive and sustainable hubs for food production? Then join our?thematic tours :??"Reinventing professional spaces with urban agriculture" during URBAGr’inn Days 1?? "Sur le Champ" Located in a peri-urban area of Walloon Brabant, "Sur le Champ" is an innovative ecosystem dedicated to local food production and job creation. This pioneering project in Wallonia combines sustainability, local economy, and healthy eating, and brings together three dynamic hubs: ? The Incubator – an experimental laboratory for future farmers and agri-food processors ? The Nursery – a springboard offering support and production resources ? The Eco-Hub – a production, logistics, and direct sales space 2?? The "Maison administrative provinciale" (MAP) A great example of sustainability and innovation in the public sector... By integrating urban agriculture into its daily activities, the Namur MAP has created a garden that offers its employees a unique experience of growing local and sustainable food in the heart of the city. This project not only provides fresh produce for the institution's kitchen, but also promotes employee well-being by offering them a space to relax and a community around gardening. This visit also addresses the theme "Governance driving urban farming evolution". ???In the first comment you will find the link to register for URBAgr’inn Days (free but mandatory registration) and the link to the Wasabi website for information on speakers and themes.??? Université de Liège / Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech / S3 Wallonne | Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / Thibaut Louppe / Valery Zuinen Tilkin / Nadine Schueremans / Province de Namur / in BW Photo : MAP

URBAgr'inn Days visits:?governance models that are driving the evolution of urban agriculture ?? ?? On the menu, two visits to innovative urban agriculture projects showcasing new models of collaboration, sustainability and local engagement. 1?? The "Maison administrative provinciale" (MAP) A great example of sustainability and innovation in the public sector... By integrating urban agriculture into its daily activities, the Namur MAP has created a garden that offers its employees a unique experience of growing local and sustainable food in the heart of the city. This project not only provides fresh produce for the institution's kitchen, but also promotes employee well-being by offering them a space to relax and a community around gardening 2?? Les Pousses Poussent and Cré@farm In Liège, on a 1.7 hectare plot of land provided by the?Cré@farm?program, two young farmers, Félicie and David, have launched their agricultural initiative, Les Pousses Poussent. In collaboration with Ceinture Aliment-Terre Liégeoise and Les Petits Producteurs, the project creates a hybrid model, combining farming with part-time work in a nearby store, ensuring income stability. Surplus produce is sold locally, contributing to a stronger and more sustainable food system. ???? ???? This visit will also be an opportunity to explore the broader Cré@Farm initiative, which supports budding farmers through access to land, training, and financial mechanisms designed to facilitate entry into sustainable agriculture. ?? In the first comment you will find the link to register for URBAgr’inn Days (free but mandatory registration) and the link to the Wasabi website for information on speakers, themes and visits ?? S3 Wallonne | Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / Université de Liège / Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech / Wagralim / Ville de Liège

?? CALL FOR POSTERS – URBAgr’inn DAYS NEED YOU ! ?? ???? ???? ???? ???? Are you a scientist, student, architect (landscaper), NGO member, territorial planner, city representative, public sector professional, or part of the real estate and construction industries ? In short, if you’re working on?innovation, urban agriculture, and climate adaptation, this is your chance to showcase your work ! ?? ?? Join us at the?First Urban Agriculture Innovation Days?and contribute to one of our five key themes : ???Resource-Smart Farming ???Sustainable Profitability ???Innovative UA Governance ???Resilient Territorial Planning ???Collaborative Ecosystems ?? ?Submit your poster proposal by April 1, 2025.?Proposals will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee, and you’ll be notified of acceptance by April 21, 2025. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights and help shape the future of sustainable cities! For more details, check the link in the first comment. We can’t wait to discover your contributions... S3 Wallonne | Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente??/??Université de Liège??/??Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech??/??Wagralim ?? photo : ULiège - Maxence Dedry