Fruittuin van West Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Operator: Fruittuin van West collective
Overview
16-hectare organic farm in Amsterdam West featuring innovative cherry and raspberry cultivation, free-roaming hens, CSA section, organic shop, and meeting rooms. Exemplary community-participatory agriculture
Citizen participation
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) section with workshops for visitors
Operating model
Integrated organic farming, CSA, and agritourism model with direct sales, farm products processing, and workshops
Impact
Local organic food supply, direct consumer connection via CSA, biodiversity conservation
Crops
- cherry
- raspberry
- vegetables
- berries
- herbs
Scale
160,000 m² — 16 hectares organic farm with integrated community CSA
Sources（1）
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