Pangaio Living Soil, as a "Living Lab" in the region of Northern Greece, plays a pioneering role in promoting soil health and advancing awareness about regenerative agriculture practices. Living Labs are integral to cultivating soil consciousness and sustainable agricultural practices in this European region overall, but specifically in our region, where the majority of agriculture is conventional. Here's how Pangaio Living Soil contributes to this vital mission and addresses the questions related to Living Labs:
1. Unique Living Lab Examples: Pangaio Living Soil is showcasing regenerative agriculture and soil health practices in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace. What sets it apart is the holistic approach to soil regeneration. The company's focus on biological soil tests, native soil microorganisms, on-site regenerative food forests, and award-winning olive groves ("Pangaio Manufaktur") distinguishes it as a living example of regenerative agriculture in action.
2. Addressing Soil Issues: Pangaio Living Soil addresses several local soil-related issues, including soil degradation due to conventional farming practices, the depletion of essential nutrients, and the excessive use of chemical inputs. The Living Lab actively demonstrates solutions through the application of native soil microorganisms, regenerative techniques, and the reduction of chemical inputs. Additionally, we emphasize the economic and environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture, addressing the need for sustainable farming in the region.
3. Promoting Living Labs and Citizen Connections: PREPSOIL can play a crucial role in promoting Living Labs like Pangaio Living Soil and connecting them with citizens. Publicity and promotion is needed to facilitate knowledge exchange, connecting individuals and communities interested in soil health and regenerative agriculture. We are offering events and 'open days' to engage with citizens across industries and yet we only have a limited amount of resources to invest in this area (simply because the operational business itself is so demanding).
We believe that PREPSOIL can further leverage the experiences and expertise of Living Labs like Pangaio Living Soil to create a network of soil-conscious communities, making a significant impact on soil health awareness across Europe.
