This list of organic advisory services in Europe was first compiled in the OK-Net Ecofeed project.
The list is reviewed bi-annually, and is being further developed within the OrganicTargets4EU project and the OrganicAdviceNetwork project.
Additions should be sent to organic-farmknowledge(at)fibl.org.
Verzeichnis der biodynamischen Berater_innen // Directory of biodynamic advisors
Maria Paz Bernaschina
Hauptstrasse 82
70771 Echterdingen
Germany
T +49 1520 9543662
paz.bernaschina(at)demeter.net
www.biodynamic-advisors.org
International directory of Biodynamic advisors.
Koordination und Leitung der Beratung // Coordination and management of consulting
Christa Gröss
Auf der Gugl 3/3
4021 Linz
Austria
T +43 732 654884-250
F +43 732 654884-140
christa.groess(at)bio-austria.at
office(at)bio-austria.at
www.bio-austria.at
Coordination of organic advisory service of the producer association BIO Austria.
Bio Forschung Austria
Eva Erhart
Esslinger Hauptstrasse 132-134
1220 Vienna
Austria
T +43 1 4000 49150
office(at)bioforschung.at
www.bioforschung.at
BIO FORSCHUNG AUSTRIA is a non-profit, non-university research institution supported by the City of Vienna. Its goals are improvement of organic farming by interdisciplinary research, in close cooperation with farmers and advisors, and informing urban consumers about the advantages of organic farming.
Schauflergasse 6
1015 Wien
Austria
T +43 (1) 53 441 - 0
office(at)lk-oe.at
www.lko.at/bio
Organic advisory service for Austria with contact information for advisors, tools and information
Andreas Kranzler
Doblhoffgasse 7/10
1010 Wien
Austria
T +43 2742 259 6101
info(at)bio-net.at
www.bio-net.at
"Bionet" is a network of organic "transfer farms" managed by several organisations. In close cooperation with farmers, consultants and scientists, current research results and farm experience are tested for their practical suitability under Austrian site conditions.
Theresia Markut
Doblhoffgasse 7/10
1010 Wien
Austria
T +43 (0) 1 9076313-22
theresia.markut(at)fibl.org
www.fibl.org/en/locations/austria
Extension service of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Austria in the topic agroforestry.
BioForum vzw
info(at)bioforum.be
www.bioforum.be
Sector organisation of organic agriculture & food: farmers, processors, distributors, wholesale distribution, retail and food services.
Biowallonie asbl
Rue du Séminaire 22, Boîte 1
5000 Namur
Belgium
T +32 081 281-010
info(at)biowallonie.be
www.biowallonie.com
Assist organic player, with focus on producers, whether they are already organic or in conversion, provide personalised advice, thematic training, support cooperatives and provide information on innovative techniques to support farmers.
Carmen Landuyt
CCBT vzw
Karreweg 6
9770 Kruishoutem
T +32 (0)9 381 86 86
info(at)ccbt.be
www.ccbt.be
CCBT is the 'coordination centre for applied research and extension on organic agriculture' and is part of the 'Strategic Action Plan for Organic Farming' of the Flemish Government.
Leperseweg 87
8800 Rumbeke-Beitem
Belgium
T +32 51 273200
F +32 51 240020
info(at)inagro.be
www.inagro.be
Practical research for organic farming on their own experimental farm and on-farm with farmers. Provides extension, advisory service, and supports state and European research institutions.
BIO Bedrijfsadvies // Organic business advice
Ambachtsweg 20
9820 Merelbeke
Belgium
T +32 92 525919
vac(at)vac.eu
www.vacvzw.be
They offer courses in Dutch for farmers wishing to convert to organic farming.
National organic advisory and professional training center
Dr. vet. Stoilko Apostolov
36, Vasil Karaivanov str.
4300 Karlovo
T +359 335 92038
headoffice(at)bioselena.com
www.bioselena.com
Denmark
T +45 7878 0120
info(at)icoel.dk
www.icoel.dk
The Innovation Center for Organic Agriculture is the center for the development of organic farming in Denmark. Its purpose is to conduct research and experiments in order to ensure the development of ecology. At the same time, the center collects and disseminates knowledge about organic farming in order to create development for the benefit of the agricultural sector in a technically, economically and environmentally optimal way in accordance with good research practice independent of other interests.
Fulbyvej 15
4180 Sorø og
Denmark
T +45 7027 9000
kontakt(at)vkst.dk
www.vkst.dk/oekologi
Agro Food Park 15
8200 Aarhus N
Denmark
T +45 7660 2334
Info(at)oerd.dk
www.oerd.dk
ØkologiRådgivning offers advice throughout the country and focuses on developing farms through good cooperation.
T +45 8732 2700
info(at)okologi.dk
www.organicdenmark.com
www.okologi.dk
Økologisk Landsforening offers advice, knowledge, marketing materials and professional networks to farmers, companies and professional kitchens.
Mélanie Beranger
9 avenue George V
75008 Paris
France
T+33 1 53 57 10 10
melanie.beranger(at)apca.chambagri.fr
chambres-agriculture.fr
The regional, departmental and national organic network of Chambers of Agriculture, is involved in profitable organic farming development that creates jobs. The Chambers of Agriculture actively participates in improving the performance of farms in organic farming, supports the structuring of organic sectors and the development of research with the aim of producing technical solutions and technico-economic references for farmers.
Vera Bruder
Weinstrasse Süd 51
69098 Bad Dürkheim
Germany
T +49 6322 98979228
vera.bruder(at)fibl.org
www.akademie.fibl.org
Training and courses for organic advisors in Germany coordinated by FiBL Projekte GmbH and funded under the Federal Scheme for Organic and other forms of Sustainable Agriculture.
Kuratorium für Technik und Bauwesen in der Landwirtschaft e.V. (KTBL)
Dr. Astrid Heid
Bartningstraße 49
64289 Darmstadt
Germany
T +49 6151 7001-0
ktbl(at)ktbl.de
www.ktbl.de
A registered organic agriculture association. It is promoted by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The group provides services for organic farmers, advisors and further actors.
Projektbüro Traineeprogramm Ökolandbau, FiBL Projekte GmbH
Sonja Sigl
Kasselet Straße 1a
60486 Frankfurt am Maine
Germany
T +49 69-7137699-485
info(at)traineeprogramm-oekolandbau.de
www.traineeprogramm-oekolandbau.de
The trainee programme is a one-year and part-time aimed at future specialists and managers in the organic sector.
Beratung für Landwirtschaft & Imkerei // Consulting for Agriculture & Beekeeping
Biokreis Geschäftsstelle Passau
Stelzlhof 1
94034 Passau
Germany
T +49 851 75 650-0
info(at)biokreis.de
www.biokreis.de
Organic advisory service from the Biokreis association.
Bioland e.V.
Ralf Mack
Kaiserstr. 18
55116 Mainz
Germany
T +49 6131-23979-11
F +49 6131-23979-27
info(at)bioland.de
www.bioland.de/beratung
Advisory service of the producer organisation Bioland with specialists in all regions of Germany and South Tyrol.
Biopark e.V.
Rövertannen 13
18273 Güstrow
Germany
T +49 03843 2450 30
info(at)biopark.de
www.biopark.de
A farmer association working closely with nature conservation organizations, providing organic advisory services to members.
Hauptstraße 82
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
T +49 0711 40054-800
kontakt(at)demeter-beratung.de
www.demeter.de/beratung
Organic advisory and consulting services from biodynamic farming association.
Haller Straße 20
74549 Wolpertshausen
Germany
T +49 07904 97 970
info(at)ecoland.de
www.ecoland.de
Organic farmer association located in German states, Hohenlohe and Baden-Württemberg.
Wormser Straße 162
55276 Oppenheim
Germany
T +49 61 33 16 40
info(at)ecovin.de
www.ecovin.de
Association of organic winegrowers providing advice on organic viticulture.
Brockhausstrasse 4
01099 Dresden
Germany
T +49 351-401 23 89
info(at)gaea.de
www.gaea.de
Organic producer organisation providing advice for organic producers in Germany, with a focus on Eastern Germany, and South Tyrol, Italy.
Eichethof 1
85411 Hohenkammer
Germany
T +49 08137 6372-900
F +49 08137 6372-919
info(at)naturland.de-beratung.de
www.naturland.de
Organic producer organisation providing advice for organic producers in Germany.
Ritterstrasse 12
39164 Stadt Wanzleben-Börde
Germany
T +49 39209-53799
info(at)verbund-oekohoefe.de
www.verbund-oekohoefe.de
Organic producer organisation providing advice for organic producers in Germany with a focus on Central and Northern Germany. Providing certification, networking and knowledge exchange surrounding organic agriculture.
c/o AOEL Geschäftsstelle
Clara Zur Lage
Schelztorstraße 49
73728 Esslingen
Germany
T +49 711 55093-969
clara.zurlage(at)aoel-bw.de
www.oebbw.de
Advice for organic farmers in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
c/o Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten
Ludwigstraße 2
80539 München
Germany
T +49 89 2182-0
www.stmelf.bayern.de
Consulting services for organic farmers in the federal state of Bavaria.
Marienstraße 19-20
10117 Berlin
Germany
T +49 30 2848 2440
info(at)foel.de
www.bio-berlin-brandenburg.de
Regional portal all about organic agriculture. Offers support and education for organic farmers.
Beate Hallau
Ladeburger Chaussee 24
16321 Bernau
Germany
T +49 33 385 541
beate.hallau(at)oeko-landbau-beratung.de
www.oekolandbau.de
Organic farming consulting in the federal state of Brandenburg.
Dr. Ute Williges
Kölnische Straße 48-50
34117 Kassel
Germany
T +49 6421 4056-903
zentrale(at)llh.hessen.de
www.llh.hessen.de
Advisory service for the federal state of Hesse.
Götz Daniel
Grüner Kamp 15-17
24768 Rendsburg
Germany
T +49 4331 333 460
info(at)oekoring-sh.de
www.oekoring-sh.de
Organic farming advice in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Bahnhofstr.15b
27374 Visselhövede
Germany
T +49 426 295 9300
F +49 4262 9593 77
info(at)oeko-komp.de
www.oeko-komp.de
Organic advice for farmers in Lower Saxony.
Mars-la-Tour-Straße 1-13
26121 Oldenburg
Germany
T +49 44 18 010
F +49 441 801 180
info(at)lwk-niedersachsen.de
www.lwk-niedersachsen.de
Advisory service in the federal state of Lower Saxony.
Referent für ökologischen Land- und Gartenbau // Consultant for organic farming and gardening
Dr. Karl Kempkens
Nevinghoff 40
48147 Münster
Germany
T +49 251 2376-0
F +49 251 2376-521
info(at)lwk.nrw.de
www.landwirtschaftskammer.de
State advisory service for organic farming and demonstration.
info(at)oekolandbau.nrw.de
www.oekolandbau.nrw.de
Website with inforrmation on the private and state advisory services in North-Rhine Westphalia.
Christine Zillger
Rüdesheimer Str. 60-68
55545 Bad Kreuznach
Germany
T +49 671 820 415
www.oekolandbau.rlp.de
State advisory service for organic farming and demonstration in Rhineland-Palatinate.
See entry above in Rheinland Pfalz - Biolandbau Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland e. V.
Also see Advisory services of the organic organisations, above.
Advisory services of the organic organisations, see above.
Advisory services of the organic organisations, see above.
Daniel Götz
Grüner Kamp 15-17
24768 Rendsburg
Germany
T +49 433 133 3460
info(at)oekoring-sh.de
www.oekoring-sh.d
www.oekoring-sh.de/beratungsfoerderung
Organic farming advice in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Advisory services of the organic organisations, see above.
Coordinatore delle attività tecniche // Advisory Coordinator
Federico Tacoli
Villa di Toppo Florio
via Morpurgo 8
Buttrio (UD)
Italy
T +39 351 977 8176
tecnici(at)aiab.fvg.it
info(at)aiab.fvg.it
www.aiab.fvg.it
Wegacker 5
9493 Mauren
Liechtenstein
T +423 375 90 50
kba(at)kba.li
www.kba.li
Technical and scientific consulting for companies and private institutions.
27, Op der Schanz
L-6225 Altrier
Luxemburg
T +35 2 261513-88
F +35 2 261513-86
info(at)ibla.lu
www.ibla.lu
A competence centre for research and training in organic agriculture and viticulture.
Head of service for organic production and products of origin
Marina Ilușca
Bd. Ștefan Cel Mare Și Sfânt 162
MD-2005 mun. Chişinău
Moldova
Moldova
T +373 22 204-508
cancelaria(at)maia.gov.md
Development of legislative acts, the promotion and monitoring of policies in the field of organic farming and organic agri-food products. Generalization of data and information in organic farm field.
President Tatiana Nistorica
Dacia 18, Boulevard, of. 3
Chisinau
Moldova
T +373 78228877
info(at)movca.org
www.movca.md
A non-governmental, membership-based public association for organic agriculture and food products in the Republic of Moldova. Its members include producers, processors, exporters, consultants, retailers, active consumers, organizations other stakeholders. MOVCA’s members work together as allies through networking, advocacy, and other initiatives to encourage and protect organic farming practices and to share messages about the positive environmental and nutritional attributes of organic products with consumers, the media, and policymakers.
General Director Spartac Chilat
42 Albisoara Street, 3rd floor
Chisinau
Moldova
T/F +373 22 780-123
office(at)prograinorganic.com
www.prograinorganic.com
PROGRAIN ORGANIC will become a regional European leader in organic agri-food products trading and production with important contribution to training farmers, as well as research and development to better integrate the East with West. Thanks to the support provided, 63 farmers of Prograin Organic from 23 districts have succeeded to export the organic products to the European Union.
Dr. Cornel Man
376 Strada Pricipala
407281 Luna de Sus, jud. Cluj
Romania
T +4 0264 266 606
office(at)bioterra.org.ro
www.bioterra.org.ro
Consultancy on organic agriculture and farmer training.
Teodora Aldescu
50 Dionisie Lupu, sector 1
Bucuresti 010458
Romania
T +4 0745 076 600
F + 40 318171136
info(at)ecor.ro
www.ecor2011.weebly.com
Promotion and development of organic agriculture - consulting and research - farmer training.
Avraham Marian Cioceanu
254 Mihai Eminescu, sector 2
Bucuresti
Romania
T +4 0752 077 800
office.bio.romania(at)gmail.com
www.bio-romania.org
Consultancy regarding sustainable development of organic agriculture and the Romanian rural area, promoting the consumption of certified organic food, training for farmers and other entrepreneurs in rural areas, consumer education information, raising consumer awareness on the benefits of organic farming for both human health and environment protection.
Ion Petre
233 Mihai Eminescu
Brazi, jud. Prahova
Romania
T +4 0722 735 901
office(at)proecologicsistem.com
www.bioconceptvp.ro
Consulting services regarding: ecological certification, registration for dietary supplements, food analysis and European funds.
Dr. ing. Ion Toncea
1 N. Titulescu
915200 Fundulea, jud. Călărași
Romania
T +4 0724 384 301
www.agriculturadurabila.ro
Consultancy regarding the design of agroecosystems, promoting and implementing the norms of sustainable agriculture, theoretical and applied training of farmers and other entrepreneurs in rural areas.
Dr. Avram Fitiu
3-5 Manastur
Cluj, jud. Cluj
Romania
T +4 0757 727 111
fnae2000(at)yahoo.com
www.fnae2000.weebly.com
Promotion and development of organic agriculture, consulting and research, farmer training, demo fields and experimental farms.
Kmetijsko gozdarska zbornica Slovenije // Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia
Igor Hrovatic
Gospodinjska ulica 6
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T +386 1 51 36 694
igor.hrovatic(at)kgzs.si
www.kgzs.si
A public advisory service, with advisors for organic farming, covering all territory of Slovenia. The system offers advising on technological, business, promotion and legislative level, including measures for CAP.
Dr. Anamarija Slabe, Senior consultant
Merljaki 43
5292 Renče
Slovenia
T +386 041 725 991
anamarija.slabe(at)itr.si
www.itr.si
Consulting in organic agriculture and agroecology.
Évelyne Alcázar Marín
Edificio Insur Avenida Diego Martínez Barrio nº 10, 1ª planta, módulo 12
41013 Sevilla
Spain
T +34 955 018 961
info(at)ecovalia.org
www.ecovalia.org
A non-profit organisation that promotes organic farming and responsible consumption, with true spirit of leadership and service to society. ECOVALIA is one of the leading organizations in Europe both in number of associates and in number of indicatives focused on the development of the organic sector. Ecovalia is involved in many national projects and activities for the promotion of the organic agriculture and to setup the strategy for the organic sector in Spain. Moreover, ECOVALIA organizes different presential and online training courses and seminars on organic farming and related topics to organic farmers and other stakeholders. ECOVALIA performs market research, and provides technical support for its members.
Calle Tabladilla, s/n
41071 Sevilla
Spain
E-Mail: www.juntadeandalucia.es
www.juntadeandalucia.es/organismos
Counseling for Organic Production in Andalusia is a network of technicians who offer advice to organic production operators and people interested in converting to organic production in Andalusia. Main activities:
Extremadura
Spain
T +34 927 017 466
www.juntaex.es
Organized by The Ministry of Environment and Rural, Agrarian Policies and Territory. In each of the three areas, a specialized technician advises farmers, ranchers and companies in registration or updating in the ecological registry, associated agri-environmental aids, administrative procedures, organic certification, specific training and other activities that help the growth and empowerment of the organic sector in Extremadura.
French-speaking
Agriculture biologique et biodiversité // Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity
Groupe Production Végétale et Environnement // Plant Producation and Environment Group
Ludovic Piccot
Jordils 1
1001 Lausanne
Switzerland
T +41 21 619 44 24 (direct)
T +41 21 619 44 00 (central)
contact(at)agridea.ch
German-speaking
Biolandbau-Beratung // Organic Farming Advice
Eschikon 28
8315 Lindau
Switzerland
T +41 52 354 97 00
F +41 52 354 97 97
kontakt(at)agridea.ch
Italian-speaking
La Centrale di consulenza agricola // The agricultural advisory centre
A Ramél 18
6593 Cadenazzo
Switzerland
T +41 91 858 19 66
F +41 91 850 20 41
contatto(at)agridea.ch
www.agridea.ch
Promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience between extension services, research, practice, administration and politics. This public/private partnership organization trains consultants, organises networks, and produces education materials, developing new methods for consulting and further education.
c/o Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (FiBL) // Research Institute of Organic Agriculture
Lisa Nilles
Ackerstrasse 113
5070 Frick
Switzerland
T +41 62 8657221
F +41 62 8657273
lisa.nilles(at)agridea.ch
www.bioberatung.ch
Coordination of the Swiss organic advisors.
Dierauer, Hansueli
Ackerstrasse 113
5070 Frick
Switzerland
T +41 62 865 72 72
hansueli.dierauer(at)fibl.org
www.bioberatung.ch
Extension service of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
OF&G
Old Estate Yard
Albrighton
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3AG
U.K.
T +0844 800 0091
advice(at)organicinfo.org.uk
www.organicinfo.org.uk
OASIS offers support for farmers considering organic conversion and provides existing organic farmers with management advice and information.
Spear House 51 Victoria Street
BS1 6AD Bristol
U.K.
T +0117 314 5100
producer.support(at)soilassociation.org
www.soilassociation.org
Producer support team gives advice about organic conversion and advises organic farmers.