It has long been normal for farms to have several mainstays. But when do additional mainstays make economic sense, especially with regard to the production factors of labor and capital? Lea Appenzeller addresses this question in her article "Diversification in agriculture - using alternative sources of income" using the example of vacation apartments. She is a consultant for diversification and household economics at the State Institute for Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas (LEL) in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
Mr. Clemens Luber will then present the topic of "farm education". He will report on how he implements his concept with school classes and kindergarten groups, as well as seasonal groups on the organic farm, and what needs to be considered.
As always, there will then be time for discussion and exchange.
The practitioners' regulars' table will take place on March 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Krone Alt-Hoheneck restaurant (Am Neckar 19, 71642 Ludwigsburg). Please register by email to bmr[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
Background to the Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart organic model region
The organic model region Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart is made up of the district of Ludwigsburg and the state capital Stuttgart and is funded by the Ministry of Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection. The aims of the organic model region are to promote the expansion of regional organic agriculture, networking within the (organic) value chain and strengthening the dialog between agriculture and consumers.
Further information on the organic model regions can be found at www.biomusterregionen-bw.de.
For queries:
Organic model region Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg District Office
Department of Agriculture
Johanna Greiner
bmr[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de
Tel.: 07141 144-42467
