Local Tastes
Project No.
EE-LV00071
Priority 1. More cooperating cross border regions and development of joint services
Overview
Project partnership:
- Võrumaa Farmers Union (Võrumaa Talupidajate Liit MTÜ)
- Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre, Ltd (SIA "Latvijas Lauku konsultāciju un izglītības centrs")
Duration: 13.11.2023 – 12.02.2025
Total budget: 87,499.50 EUR
ERDF contribution: 69,999.60 EUR
Contact person:
Kristin Krinal, [email protected]
The project aims to build a community of local small food producers in the Estonia-Latvia border area, fostering collaboration and networking for future joint products and food-related events.
Project Objective:
- To connect small food producers from both sides of the border:
- Estonia (Vana-Võromaa region) – Põlvamaa, Võrumaa, Valgamaa.
- Latvia – Valmiera, Valka, Smiltene counties.
- To identify and engage 30 small food producers interested in knowledge exchange and cross-border networking.
Key Activities:
- Experience exchange events to facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Joint food fairs to showcase local products and promote cross-border trade.
- Training activities to help producers understand new market opportunities and consumer needs.
Expected Results:
- A stronger network of small food producers in the Estonia-Latvia border area.
- Increased collaboration through joint product development and food-related events.
- Better understanding of cross-border markets and consumer preferences.
Links to partners’ websites:
- https://umamekk.ee/projektid/
- http://new.llkc.lv/lv/nozares/projekti/Latvijas-Igaunijas-programma
Loomise kuupäev: 19.03.2025
