# iAgroCert ## Posts - [Celebrating the Success of the D-LEAD Project!](https://iagrocert.gr/%f0%9f%8c%9f-celebrating-the-success-of-the-d-lead-project/): Over the past months, the D-LEAD Project has been an inspiring journey of empowering young leaders across Europe with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. By focusing on digital transformation, sustainability, and active citizenship, we’ve built a platform where passionate youth can connect, innovate, and lead their communities towards a better future. 🌍✨ One of the most impactful milestones of the D-LEAD Project was the AgriForum – a vibrant and dynamic space where young changemakers, experts, and stakeholders came together to shape the future of green entrepreneurship and sustainable farming. Through interactive workshops, insightful discussions, […] - [🌿 SUSTAGRI4.0 Project – Final Results & Resources Now Available!](https://iagrocert.gr/%f0%9f%8c%bf-sustagri4-0-project-final-results-resources-now-available/): SUST@GRI 4.0 – Digital marketing to promote sustainability in the agri-food industry Project Number: 2021-2-IE01-KA220-VET-000049494 After two years of dedicated collaboration and innovation, the SUSTAGRI4.0 project officially concluded on May 1, 2024. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who engaged with and supported the initiative. Led by a diverse partnership – F6S Innovation, University of Valencia, Quality Culture, Mine Vaganti NGO, and iAgroCert – this project aimed to bring digital and marketing skills to small-scale farmers and agribusiness owners. Our goal: to strengthen sustainability in agriculture and support the transition to Agriculture 4.0 – the next wave of deep-tech-driven […] - [EARTH-2030: Twinning Towns for a Greener, More Inclusive Future](https://iagrocert.gr/earth-2030-twinning-towns-for-a-greener-more-inclusive-future/): In the picturesque town of Naousa, Greece, an ambitious and inspiring 3-day initiative unfolded—EARTH-2030, a European Town Twinning project uniting five nations in the name of climate neutrality, digital inclusion, and zero waste. With participants from Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, and Romania, the project embodied EU priorities under the European Green Deal, the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, and the Digital Europe Programme. The event began on a heartfelt note with a warm welcome from Mr. Nikos Koutsogiannis, Mayor of Naoussa, Imathia, represented by the INSTITUTE FOR PROMOTION AND CERTIFICATION OF AGRIFOOD PRODUCTS (iAgroCert).  In his opening speech, Mayor Koutsogiannis highlighted the historic and cultural richness of […] ## Pages - [As Partner](https://iagrocert.gr/partner/): AS partner Projects as a Partners - [As Coordinator](https://iagrocert.gr/coordinator/): As Coordinator Projects as a Coordinator - [Digital Framer](https://iagrocert.gr/digifarm/): Digital Framer Project name and acronym: DIGITAL FARMER Project number: 2021-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000033225 Dates: 10-01-2022  & 09-01-2025 Project’s Partners: Estonia, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye Website: https://arable-project.eu/ Project’s Summary: The Digital Farmer project aimed to transform European agricultural education by integrating digital technologies into VET systems. Through European funding and international cooperation among training institutions, research centers, universities, and industry partners, the project developed teaching materials, innovative work-based learning methodologies, and platforms for awareness-raising and exchange of good practices. Focusing on educators and trainers, it implemented a train-the-trainer approach to enhance digital skills, promote innovative practices in agriculture, and strengthen the environmental […] - [Heroes](https://iagrocert.gr/heroes/): Heroes Waste Zeros Project name and acronym: HEROS Project number: 2022-1-EL02-KA152-YOU-000069119 Dates: 01-09-2022 & 31-10-2023 Project’s Partners: Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain Project’s Summary: The HEROES project aimed to raise awareness among young people from rural areas about sustainable eating habits, food biodiversity, and the environmental impact of consumption. It brought together 35 participants aged 18–30 from Greece, Romania, Spain, Italy, and Croatia, supported by five team leaders, for a five-day Youth Exchange in Veria. Through informal and non-formal education methods, including interactive games, outdoor activities, debates, and practical exercises, participants explored sustainable food systems, visited local agri-food businesses, and […] - [ARABLE](https://iagrocert.gr/arable/): ARABLE – Agricultural Entrepreneurship for Disabled Young People Project name and acronym: ARABLE Project number: 101093780 Dates: 01-01-2023 & 31-12-2024 Project’s Partners: Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Morocco, North Macedonia, Tunisia Website: https://arable-project.eu/ Project’s Summary: The 24-month ARABLE project aimed to empower youths with disabilities by enhancing their professional knowledge and business skills, enabling them to engage in sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship and participate equally in the labor market. It involved 10 partner organizations across 3 EU Member States (Greece and Croatia), 2 associated third countries (Liechtenstein and North Macedonia), and 5 non-associated Southern Mediterranean countries (Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, and Jordan). […] - [PROFARMED](https://iagrocert.gr/profarmed/): PROFARMED- Advancing Precision Livestock Farming Education Project name and acronym: PROFARMED Project number: 2024-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000251915 Dates: 01-09-2024 & 31-08-2026 Project’s Partners: Belgium, Czechia, Greece, Poland, Sweden Project’s Summary: The PROFARMED project aims to advance Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) academic education by strengthening sustainable livestock management practices that improve the agricultural sector socially, economically, and environmentally. To achieve this, the project develops a comprehensive Practical Educational Plan focused on enhancing the capacities of academics in livestock agriculture. Its main activities include the creation of a PLF Blueprint with state-of-the-art and best practice reports as well as a roundtable, the design and pilot […] - [BLOSSOMING CITIES](https://iagrocert.gr/blossoming-cities/): BLOSSOMING CITIES: A Pollinator-friendly training model for Urban environments to tackle the decline of wild pollinator populations Project name and acronym: BLOSSOMING Project number: 2021-1-EL01-KA220-VET-000033328 Dates: 01-02-2022 & 31-01-2024 Project’s Partners: Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Spain Website: https://blossomingcities-elearning.eu/ Project’s Summary: The BlossomingCities project addressed the decline of pollinator populations by developing an innovative VET training model to equip urban actors with the knowledge and tools to create pollinator-friendly environments. Key outputs included a State-of-the-Art Report on wild pollinator conservation, a piloted training course for city actors, gamified interactive modules, and an e-learning portal that expanded access and collaboration across […] - [RELOOP](https://iagrocert.gr/reloop/): RELOOP-Empowering Farmers to Close the Loop with Regenerative Agriculture Practices through VET Project name and acronym:  RELOOP Project number: 2023-1-SE01-KA220-VET-000160614 Dates:01-09-2023 & 31-08-2025 Project’s Partners: Belgium, Czechia, Greece, Slovenia, Sweden Website: https://reloop-project.eu/ Project’s Summary: The RELOOP project fosters sustainable farming by advancing closed-loop agricultural systems through a structured training program for VET trainers. By combining online courses with practical workshops, the project builds the skills needed to support diverse learners, including those with fewer opportunities, while promoting environmentally responsible and economically viable farming models. Key activities include partner meetings and monitoring, focus groups and best practice mapping, curriculum design, the launch […] - [La scuola in campo](https://iagrocert.gr/la-scuola-in-campo/): La scuola in campo Project name and acronym: La scuola in campo Project number: 2022-2-IT01-KA210-VET-000101524 Dates: 01-04-2023 & 30-11-2024 Project’s Partners: Greece, Italy, Slovenia Website: https://lascuolaincampo.eu/ Project’s Summary: The project was developed to equip secondary schools with the tools and knowledge needed to educate students on environmental sustainability and the circular economy, in line with the European Green Deal. Through a pilot course combining theoretical and practical learning, teachers—trained with the support of experts—engaged students in topics like agriculture, forestry, and climate change. A key result of the project is a comprehensive manual offering guidelines for implementing sustainability education in schools. […] - [HydroFarm Vet](https://iagrocert.gr/hydrofarm-vet/): HydroFarm Vet – Hydroponic Vertical Farming VET- Developing VET for addressing vertical hydroponic farming skills needs Project name and acronym: HydroFarm Vet Project number: 2022-1-FR01-KA220-VET-000086082 Dates: 01-10-2022 & 28-02-2025 Project’s Partners: Czechia, France, Greece, Italy, Slovenia Website: https://www.hydrofarmvet.eu/ Project’s Summary: The Hydro Farm VET project was launched to address the urgent environmental pressures caused by intensive agriculture in Europe, which covers over 40% of EU land. These pressures include soil degradation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. To support a transition toward more sustainable practices, the project focused on developing professional skills in vertical hydroponic farming—a soil-free technique that uses fewer […] - [FARM2LA](https://iagrocert.gr/farm2la/): FARM2LA – Transforming Agriculture Education for Sustainable Development in Latin America Project name and acronym: FARM2LA Project number: 101129446 Dates: 01-12-2023 & 30-11-2025 Project’s Partners: Argentina, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Greece, Mexico Website: https://farm2la.eu/ Project’s Summary: The FARM2LA project is focused on strengthening vocational education and training (VET) in agriculture by building bridges between institutions in the European Union and Latin America. As more individuals across both regions move from cities to rural areas to reconnect with farming and environmental entrepreneurship, FARM2LA aims to support this shift by equipping VET trainers and students with the green, digital, and professional skills needed […] - [TRANSFoodMERS](https://iagrocert.gr/transfoodmers/): TRANSFoodMERS-Responsible Food System Youth Game Challenge Project name and acronym: TRANSFoodMERS Project number: 2022-1-EL02-KA220-YOU-000089702 Dates:01-11-2022  & 30-11-2024 Project’s Partners: Germany, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg Project’s Summary: The TRANSFoodMERS project was designed to raise awareness and strengthen the knowledge and skills of young people in the areas of climate change, sustainable food consumption, and production. By using Game-Based Learning (GBL), the project aimed to make environmental education more engaging and practical. Youth workers played a central role, using outdoor games, a serious online game, and a board game to help young people better understand the impact of food systems on the planet. […] - [AHEAD](https://iagrocert.gr/ahead/): AHEAD- Agri-Food Cultural Heritage Ambassadors Project name and acronym: AHED Project number: 2020-1-EL02-KA227-YOU-006812 Dates: 01-05-2021 & 30-04-2023 Project’s Partners: Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Slovenia Project’s Summary: The AHEAD project was created to respond to the growing challenge of preserving agri-food cultural heritage in a rapidly digitalizing world. With more people living in urban areas and traditional practices slowly fading, the project aimed to reconnect young people with their roots by promoting awareness of local food traditions. Backed by the EU Green Deal, the project brought together partners from Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, and Slovenia, working in areas like agri-food, tourism, youth, and […] - [SOIL](https://iagrocert.gr/soil/): SOIL- Sowing social inclusion through digital Gardening Training Project name and acronym: SOIL Project number: 2020-1-EL01-KA226-VET-094806 Dates: 01/03/2021 and  28/02/2023 Project’s Partners: Greece,Italy, North Macedonia, Spain Website: https://www.facebook.com/SOILErasmus/?_rdr Project’s Summary: The SOIL project was launched to help bring digital technology into the agricultural sector, especially in the areas of certification and quality control. It focused on giving VET students and trainers, including those with disabilities, the tools and skills they needed to keep up with the changes in modern farming. The project also aimed to support more environmentally friendly farming methods. Over its two-year period, SOIL carried out a number of […] - [D-LEAD](https://iagrocert.gr/d-lead/): D-LEAD Digitalisation for Next-Gen Agricultural Leaders Project name and acronym: D-LEAD Project number: 2023-1-EL02-KA154-YOU-000144986 Dates: 15-09-2023 & 14-06-2025 Project’s Partners: France, Germany, Greece, Spain Project’s Summary: The project D-LEAD aimed to encourage young people in rural communities to engage in local politics, strengthen their capacity for expressing opinions, and participate in decisions that directly affected them. It sought to promote critical reflection on agricultural decision-making, inform youth about local authorities’ policies, and improve leadership, communication, and negotiation skills for social, professional, and political development. Activities included: Α digital Youth Hub connecting youth with agricultural processes Α Youth Debate on modernizing […] - [SUSTAGRI4.0](https://iagrocert.gr/sustagri4-0/): SUSTAGRI4.0 SUST@GRI 4.0 – Digital marketing to promote sustainability in the agri-food industry Project name and acronym: SUSTAGRI4.0 Project number: 2021-2-IE01-KA220-VET-000049494 Dates: 30-04-2024 -01-05-2022 Project’s Partners: Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain Website: https://sustagri.eu/ecourse/ Project’s Summary: The SUST@GRI 4.0 project aimed to promote sustainable agriculture and support local producers and agricultural business owners in their transition to Agriculture 4.0 by equipping them with digital and marketing skills. Over 24 months, the consortium developed and implemented an e-course covering digital skills, social media, blogging, and digital marketing strategies, as well as an e-commerce platform that allowed participants to practice these skills, open online shops, […] - [EARTH-2030](https://iagrocert.gr/earth/): eart-2030 EARTH-2030-Unifying Towns for Climate Neutrality and Zero Waste Project name and acronym:  Unifying Towns for Climate Neutrality and Zero Waste – EARTH-2030 Project number: 899718069 Dates: 4-6 April 2025 Project’s Partners: Greece, Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia  Website: https://earth2030.eu/ Project’s Description: Click here Project’s Summary: EARTH-2030: Advancing Europe’s Twin Transition through Local Action and Transnational Cooperation EARTH–2030 is a visionary initiative that aligns strategically with key European policy frameworks, including the European Green Deal, the Digital Europe Programme, and the Farm-to-Fork Strategy. The project is implemented by a transnational consortium composed of municipalities and non-governmental organizations from Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, and Romania. […] - [EARTH-2030 Unifying Towns for Climate Neutrality and Zero Waste - EARTH-2030](https://iagrocert.gr/earth-2030/): EARTH-2030: Unifying Towns for Climate Neutrality and Zero Waste 🟢 Overview EARTH-2030 is a forward-thinking European initiative funded by the CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-TT call for Town Twinning projects. It brings together municipalities and civil society organizations from five EU countries to work hand-in-hand on shared challenges of our time: climate change, digital inequality, and food sustainability. Hosted in Naoussa, Imathia (Greece) and coordinated by the Institute for Promotion and Certification of Agrifood Products (iAgroCert), the project emphasizes unity, inclusivity, and citizen participation through a vibrant 3-day international event 🤝 Participating Countries and Partners  Greece – iAgroCert / Municipality of Naoussa (Coordinator)  Croatia – LAG Prizag […] - [Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV)](https://iagrocert.gr/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-cerv/): The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme is the largest-ever funding programme by the European Union dedicated to promoting and protecting fundamental rights, democratic values, and active citizenship across Europe. With a strong focus on equality, inclusion, and civic engagement, CERV aims to strengthen the European identity by supporting local and transnational initiatives that foster dialogue, participation, and solidarity among citizens. Running under the EU’s Justice and Rights framework (2021–2027), the CERV programme supports activities that: Promote democratic participation and civic involvement at all levels Protect and promote the rights of EU citizens, especially those of minority and vulnerable […] - [Blog](https://iagrocert.gr/blog/): News EARTH-2030 Unifying Towns for Climate Neutrality and Zero Waste – EARTH-2030 Click here SUST@GRI 4.0 Digital marketing to promote sustainability in the agri-food industry Click here D-LEAD Project Digital transformation, sustainability, and active citizenship Click here - [Contact](https://iagrocert.gr/contact/): Contact Contact Us Get to Know us Better! For any information you may need, you can find us below! Pindou 23, Veroia, Greece 59100 info@iagrocert.gr +30 233 104 2626 Follow Us Facebook Twitter - [Projects](https://iagrocert.gr/projects/): Projects Projects as a Coordinator Projects as a Partners - [Reports](https://iagrocert.gr/reports/): Annual Reports What is our process The iAgroCert Report 2023 highlights the organization’s progress and achievements since its founding in 2018 in Veroia, Greece. iAgroCert is focused on promoting and certifying agricultural products while fostering sustainable food production, addressing climate change, and protecting the environment. The organization has expanded significantly, completing 23 projects in 2023, and has built partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Key initiatives include digital skills improvement, volunteer programs, and the development of educational resources. Projects also emphasize youth engagement, sustainable practices, and the use of digital tools in agriculture. iAgroCert aims to create a […] - [About](https://iagrocert.gr/about/): About Us INSTITOUTO PROOTHISIS KAI PISTOPOIISIS PROIONTON AGRODIATROFIS Background and Experience The Institute for the Promotion and Certification of Agri-food Products seeks to operate within the following strategic priorities: Support for the Strategic Development of the Primary SectorStrengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the primary sector through initiatives that foster innovation, modernization, and alignment with national and European strategies for agricultural development. Promotion of Quality Products and Enhancement of Their IdentityElevating the recognition of agri-food products by promoting their unique characteristics, ensuring high standards of quality, and reinforcing their brand identity, thereby increasing their commercial value both in domestic and […] - [Home](https://iagrocert.gr/): Welcome To iAgroCert Learn More About Us INSTITOUTO PROOTHISIS KAI PISTOPOIISIS PROIONTON AGRODIATROFIS The Institute for Promotion and Certification of Agri-food Products aims to drive strategic growth in the primary sector by enhancing the quality and market value of agri-food products both in Greece and internationally. It seeks to promote quality products through strong brand identity and certification, while also fostering networking among producers and businesses to create synergies within the sector. A key focus is developing an integrated marketing strategy that elevates local products, making them more competitive and recognizable. 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