Multifunctional farming: landscape, people, food, and ecology on September 16-19, 2025 in Rzeszów, Poland

Agriculture requires a holistic approach, taking into account its crucial functions across various dimensions, including the natural, socio-cultural, and economic realms. Therefore, the primary objective of the conference is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences, as well as to foster connections and cooperation between those cultivating and using the resources of agricultural landscapes. The conference aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practice.

The conference is dedicated to farmers, biologists, foresters, landscapers, economists, sociologists, anthropologists, researchers and practitiners, policy makers, students, and experts.

Amongst the topics discussed:

 Protecting nature against, despite, or with farmers?

 Future cultural landscapes: vegan-friendly and livestock-grazed?

 The traditional knowledgeable peasants: what are their messages for us?

 Should farmers pay double price for global changes?

 Subsidising food production: helping the big to grow bigger and supporting the small?

 Future of food systems: further globalisation or restoring sovereignties?

 Can urban farming really help feed an increasingly urban world?