Davines Group Initiates The Good Farmer Award 2024 to Promote Young Regenerative Organic Farmers

The Davines Group, a B Corp-certified company in the professional cosmetics sector, has announced the launch of the first edition of The Good Farmer Award 2024. This initiative is the first of its kind in Italy, recognizing farmers under 35 who have implemented regenerative organic agriculture and agroecology projects.

The award aims to promote and support young farmers committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. By recognizing their efforts, the award seeks to inspire a new generation of farmers to adopt regenerative organic agriculture and agroecology methods.

Applications for The Good Farmer Award 2024 can be submitted from June 4, 2024, and must be received by 18:00 on July 25, 2024. The award ceremony will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Davines Group Village in Parma, Italy.

The launch of The Good Farmer Award 2024 has broader significance as it promotes sustainable agricultural practices and supports young farmers in adopting regenerative organic agriculture and agroecology methods. This initiative has the potential to contribute to a more environmentally friendly future for agriculture, which is vital for addressing climate change and ensuring food security.

The prize is open to farmers under 35 who have obtained biological certification and apply at least three regenerative organic agriculture and agroecology strategies, such as crop rotation, minimum soil disturbance, and organic fertilizers. Two winners will receive €10,000 each to improve and develop their agroecological practices.

The judging commission will consist of six members, including professors and experts in agriculture, agroecology, and sustainability, led by Edo Ronchi, President of the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile. Winners will be selected based on the innovation and advancement of their projects.

Davide Bollati, President of the Davines Group, emphasized the company's commitment to promoting "Contributing to spreading a regenerative growth model is an ambitious challenge in which we believe strongly. Regenerative organic agriculture is an important part of this new way of being sustainable, where it's not enough to mitigate our negative environmental impacts, but we must go beyond, actively contributing to restoring the planet's resources," said Bollati.

In addition to the Italian edition, the Davines Group will launch an edition of The Good Farmer Award in the United States later this year in collaboration with the Rodale Institute. This expansion highlights the global importance of promoting sustainable agricultural practices and supporting young farmers worldwide.

The Good Farmer Award 2024 represents a significant step towards encouraging and supporting young farmers in their efforts to adopt regenerative organic agriculture and agroecology practices. By recognizing and rewarding their contributions, the Davines Group aims to promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for agriculture.

Key Takeaways

• Davines Group launches The Good Farmer Award 2024, recognizing young farmers in Italy who practice regenerative organic agriculture.
• Applications open from June 4 to July 25, 2024, with a ceremony on November 27, 2024, at Davines Village in Parma, Italy.
• Two winners will receive €10,000 each to develop their agroecological practices.
• The award promotes sustainable agriculture and supports young farmers in adopting environmentally friendly methods.
• The Good Farmer Award will also launch in the US later this year in collaboration with the Rodale Institute.