Økologisk Samsø

Økologisk Samsø is a Danish organisation based on the island of Samsø, working to expand organic farming through shared ownership. According to its official website, it buys land and farms, converts non-organic land to organic production, and leases the land to young organic farmers. Shareholders jointly own just over 60 hectares across four properties on Samsø: Yduns Have in Alstrup, Søkjærgård near Kolby Kås, and "Vinmarken" at Haardmark Mark. On 1 September 2022 the organisation took over an additional 17 hectares of land near Kolby, which is being converted to organic operation while it seeks suitable tenant farmers. The organisation describes its model as one of common ownership (fælleseje) that gives young farmers the chance to build an independent livelihood by farming in ways that support biodiversity and local food production. It presents itself as an active organisation that invites the local community to take part in the community around local food production and the management of shared cultural landscape and drinking water resources. Its website offers ways to become a member, support the foundation, or become a shareholder, and it promotes investment in "Samsø Økojord" as a way to increase the organic agricultural area on Samsø. Økologisk Samsø is not a conventional food brand or retailer; it functions as a land-acquisition and land-leasing vehicle tied to organic conversion and community engagement on Samsø. Its activities centre on farmland ownership, organic conversion, tenant farming, and local food and resource stewardship. The organisation is based in Samsø, Denmark, and its public-facing communication is in Danish.

Økologisk Samsø is a Danish organisation based on Samsø that works to expand organic farming through shared ownership. Its official website states that it buys land and farms, converts non-organic land to organic production, and leases the land to young organic farmers. Shareholders jointly own just over 60 hectares across four properties on Samsø: Yduns Have in Alstrup, Søkjærgård near Kolby Kås, and "Vinmarken" at Haardmark Mark. On 1 September 2022 the organisation took over an additional 17 hectares of land near Kolby, which is being converted to organic operation while it seeks suitable tenant farmers. The organisation describes its model as one of common ownership (fælleseje) that gives young farmers the opportunity to build an independent livelihood by farming in ways that contribute to biodiversity and local food production. It presents itself as an active organisation that invites the local community to participate in the community around local food production and the management of shared cultural landscape and drinking water resources. Its website offers ways to become a member, support the foundation, or become a shareholder, and it promotes investment in "Samsø Økojord" as a way to increase the organic agricultural area on Samsø. Økologisk Samsø is not a conventional food brand or retailer; it functions as a land-acquisition and land-leasing vehicle tied to organic conversion and community engagement on Samsø. Its activities centre on farmland ownership, organic conversion, tenant farming, and local food and resource stewardship. The organisation is based in Samsø, Denmark, and its public-facing communication is in Danish.

• On 1 September 2022, Økologisk Samsø took over an additional 17 hectares of land near Kolby, which is being converted to organic operation while suitable tenant farmers are sought.

Community-owned organic farmland conversion and leasing on Samsø, aimed at enabling young organic farmers and local food production.

• Organic farmland acquisition and conversion

  The organisation buys land and farms and converts non-organic land to organic production.

• Leasing of organic farmland to young farmers

  Converted land is leased to young organic farmers who farm in ways that support biodiversity and local food production.

• Samsø Økojord investment

  The website promotes buying shares in Samsø Økojord as a way to increase the organic agricultural area on Samsø.

1. 1Økologisk Samsø – Bæredygtige fællesskaberoekologisksamsoe.dk
2. 2Økologisk Samsø (Denmark) – Wikidatawikidata.org