Land Stewards Italy
A future where land is protected, thriving, and accessible for regenerative farmers
Why Securing Land Matters to Farmers
High land costs and aging farmers create barriers for new entrants. Non-proportionate returns and financial insecurity make it challenging to establish and maintain farming operations and livlihoods.
Why Securing Land Matters to Everyone
Irresponsible land use threatens food security and environmental health. Securing land for sustainable farming is crucial for our future, ensuring nutrient-dense food and preserving rural communities and ecosystems.
A New Model for Land Stewardship in Italy
Let's create a participatory foundation to transform land into a common good, assigning it to stewards for regenerative farming. We can train future generations to sustain and protect the land, united in our vision to shield it from speculation and degradation.
A National Foundation with Global Reach
We engage with EU and global land-access initiatives, securing land from speculation for regenerative farmers. We provide ecological and financial training, fostering a sustainable model that can be replicated globally.
a core team of 7
We are a core team of 7, supported by a broader network of 50 committed collaborators. Together, we are farmers, agronomists, accountants, lawyers, engineers, ecological designers, facilitators, and dedicated citizens - all committed to shaping the future of our land.
Do you want to join us?
Our inclusive and collaborative approach represents diverse local, bioregional, and national networks and organizations to navigate the multidisciplinary complexities of land access, and pioneer ecological practices with legal innovation and community engagement. Join us!
AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF A TEAM WORK , THE FIRST MEETING OF LAND STEWARDS OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER 2024 ..
A PARTICIPATORY MEETING FOR A PARTICIPATORY FOUNDATION!
“Soil fertility determines the future of a civilization”
A. Howard
Food sovereignty and the health of our environmental and social ecosystems are deeply intertwined with the Earth and its natural resources.
The ongoing degradation of these resources has already led to visible consequences, a direct result of humanity’s continued disregard for this critical issue.
We can no longer passively wait for large institutions to intervene. Each of us must recognize our individual responsibility and the impact of our daily actions - whether positive or negative - on the future of our planet.
Preserving and restoring the ecosystems that sustain and nourish us, both today and for generations to come, must become an urgent priority for all.
Mapping access-to-land initiatives
Stakeholder engagement & community involvement
Management contracts, selection protocols & MRV system
Fundraising for establishing the foundation and the first land acquisition
Land acquisition & farmer onboarding
Education, incubators, & long-term stewardship
Transparency, risk management & impact reporting
A Legal model for the Future
We’ve chosen a participatory foundation as the ideal legal structure for land access initiatives in Italy. With its statute and governance model outlined, this foundation provides a flexible and inclusive organizational framework to support our mission.
A COMMON GOOD, HELPING THE LAND ONE PIECE AT A TIME
photo credits - Caspar Daniel Diederik (Covers and most pics), Giovanni Valentini, Matteo Mazzola