LUKOKE

LUKOKE (2023-2024) project mapped the situation and development needs of organic education in Finland and internationally.

The main objective of the project was to produce information for increasing and developing education in organic food and farming at different levels of education in Finland and for building international networks. The study covered vocational upper secondary education as well as higher education and food production companies in Finland. Studies were conducted through online surveys and interviews. Studies related to international supply and networks were conducted as web searches and targeted interviews.

The study included the following themes (the responsible party in parentheses):

• Education and expertise in organic food and farming in Finnish universities, educational offerings in selected foreign universities, and cooperation in international networks (University of Helsinki)
• Education and expertise in organic food and farming in secondary vocational and applied sciences education (HAMK)
• Specific educational needs relating to the skills of food companies in organic food and farming (Sakky)

The study was a part of the Organic 2.0 – Finland’s National Programme for Organic Production 2030, which aims at developing the organic sector in Finland. That programme is made known alongside the project’s surveys, interviews, and workshops. The project drew up proposals for measures to develop education that covers the entire food chain and aim at organic production growth. The proposals were based on the results of the survey and the results of expert workshops built around different themes were utilized in the work.

Target Group

Secondary vocational education, universities of applied sciences, universities, food production companies and international networks.

Operating region

Finland.