Workshops
Cluster Development and Participation Practices in the Organic Industry
Introduction
Workshops are independently organised one or more sessions during the Organic World Congress. Workshops allow researchers, farmers, experts and students to meet face-to-face and have interactive discussions.
Workshops address various topics by extending the content of the 4 Tracks through case studies and group discussion.
Detailed Information
Main Topics
- Overview of Organic Agriculture Development: Provide a brief overview
of organic - agriculture development in Taiwan, highlighting key sites and
characteristics. Discuss - future directions for promoting organic agriculture in the region.
- Experience Sharing: Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders in the organic
- agriculture sector by sharing experiences and fostering cohesion.
- Promoting Cross‐Sector Collaboration: Encourage cooperation and communication
- among stakeholders in the organic industry, integrating diverse roles to
support local - Development and enhancing industry effectiveness.
- Policy Promotion and Implementation: Discuss strategies for promoting the Organic
- Agriculture Promotion Act. Analyze available resources and challenges,and develop
- effective promotion strategies.
Main Objectives of the Workshop:
This workshop will provide an overview of the current status of clustered development in Taiwan’s organic industry, featuring case studies of unique organic villages and settlements. It will also discuss the relevant policies and operational status of organic agriculture promotion zones. This workshop will bring together domestic and international experts to explore key topics such as community engagement, local marketing strategies, educational outreach, and policy support within organic settlements. We will examine the challenges facing the development of Taiwan’s organic agricultural industry and discuss the potential contributions of community residents, youth, and local businesses to local organic industry growth. By analyzing various implementation experiences, the workshop aims to provide insights for future policy formulation and promotion strategies.
Main outcomes expected
- From the three-day Bio-Tour visiting from 11/29/24 to 12/01/24, we can see the successful
switching from conventional farming methods to KKF natural farming methods. - KKF farming method is an ancient agricultural technique but it has forgotten by farmers. We are
just helping framers to relearn this technique specially for the developing countries. - By sharing the practical experience of farmers across Taiwan, the participants will have more
confidence on KKF farming. It can be used in farmland, ecological ponds, rivers, and homes
Targeted Public
- Policy and Government officials, Community representatives, Agriculturalcompany representatives, Farmers, Agricultural product marketing personnel,School representatives
Key Info
Format:
English
Contact:
Name: Ya-wen, Tang
Institution: Organic Agriculture Promotion Center, National Chung Hsing
University
Country: Taiwan (R.O.C)
Website: www.oapc.org.tw
Target Audience:
Maximum Participants: 40-50 participants
