The LTZ is the state institute for agriculture in Baden-Württemberg. In 2012, the state government of Baden-Württemberg started its protein initiative (Eiweißinitiative), in which LTZ is responsible for grain legumes. The aim is to generate, summarize and communicate information on growing and using grain legumes.
Global Bean projects we are involved in:
practical cultivation instructions to farmers, network to regional farmers, field days to disseminate information, analysis of different nutrients (e.g. protein, sugars,..), demonstration plots, field trials
exchange of information on grain legumes, contacts to processors of grain legume
A growing network of digitally connected microfarms, Tiny Farms grows organic regional vegetables for cities.
Tanja Neuschild, working for the Food council Marburg, wants to raise the attention of the local community to the huge diversity of legumes that can grow in the village. This bean show garden is located in Wehrda, a district of the German city of Maburg.
Public canteens are often, especially in schools, considered a mere cost item in the budget of a municipality or a company. Instead, collective catering can have an important educational value, a significant health impact and be a driver for the development of local sustainable agriculture.
During its two fruitful first years, The Global Bean Project has been funded by the German environment ministry (BMUV) and we were able to carry out a variety of activities with a central coordination amongst a growing global network of experts and enthusiasts. The network now counts above 100 partners from 37 countries. From now
Tanja Neuschild, working for the Food council Marburg, wants to raise the attention of the local community to the huge diversity of legumes that can grow in the village. This bean show garden is located in Wehrda, a district of the German city of Maburg.
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