The Leopold Bachmann Foundation promotes agroecology in Switzerland in order to safeguard the livelihoods of present and future generations. It supports agricultural practices that are ecologically sustainable, economically viable, and socially equitable. The aim is to improve soil fertility, protect soils, promote biodiversity, and produce healthy food through innovative agroecological approaches.

Impact

Through its commitment to agroecology, the Leopold Bachmann Foundation strengthens the sustainable development of Switzerland’s agricultural and food system. By closely linking research and practice as well as advisory services and education, agroecological approaches are permanently integrated into educational structures – from basic agricultural training and higher vocational education to the gastronomy sector. In this way, innovative methods that promote soil health and biodiversity are effectively put into practice. In the long term, this contributes to more resilient farms, more conscious consumption, and a food system in Switzerland that is ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable.

Our Goals

Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

The Leopold Bachmann Foundation supports agricultural practices that protect soils, promote biodiversity, and use resources efficiently. Through education, practice-oriented innovation, and knowledge transfer, farms are enabled to operate in a way that is ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable in the long term.

Strengthening education and skills development

The foundation supports educational programs that embed agroecological content in basic agricultural training, higher vocational education, and continuing education. The aim is to permanently integrate knowledge into curricula and learning structures in order to achieve broad impact.

Linking research and practice

The Leopold Bachmann Foundation strengthens the exchange between research, agricultural practice and advisory and training services. Practice-oriented research and pilot projects ensure that new insights are effectively applied and disseminated.

Promoting a sustainable food system

The foundation supports projects across the entire value chain – from production and processing to demand from the gastronomy sector and private households. In this way, interconnections are made visible, and sustainable solutions are advanced in a holistic manner.

Building resilient and future-oriented structures

Through system-oriented support, the Leopold Bachmann Foundation helps establish stable networks, institutionalised educational offerings, and long-term collaborations. These strengthen the resilience of Switzerland’s agricultural and food system.

Facts & Figures

The Leopold Bachmann Foundation is active across Switzerland with its funding activities and supports projects along the entire agricultural and food system – from education and production to demand from the gastronomy sector and private households.

The Leopold Bachmann Foundation supports selected projects that strengthen sustainable approaches within the agricultural and food system. The projects connect education, practice, and innovation, and they generate impact that extends beyond their duration.

Impressions

Submit a
Funding Application

We support locally rooted organizations with stable structures that operate regionally or internationally, work transparently, and systematically measure their impact.