Good Practice - Project
EIP Operational Group Pazikoland – Creation of a short supply chain
Collaboration between farms in support of developing short supply chains and generating new product ideas.
General information
RDP Priority
- P3. Food chain and risk management
RDP Focus Area
- 3A: Agri-food chain integration & quality
RDP Measure
- M16: Cooperation
Beneficiary type
- Operational group
Summary
Pazikoland is an organic farm run by Mrs. and Mr. Pazik, young entrepreneurs from the Młodzieszyn commune in the district of Sochaczew in Poland. Since 2018, their farm has been certified as organic. The couple have a great passion for agriculture and both are determined to produce certified organic products of highest quality. The main objective of the project was to support the development of a short supply chain through the establishment of an EIP Operational Group consisting of five partners, for the distribution and sale of organic products produced on-farm and through collaboration with other, nearby farmers.
Results
- Development of new products and significantly improved sales opportunities through collaboration with other farms, creating an income of EUR 20 244 in 2022.
Funding
RDP support: 76 470 (EUR)
Resources
Good Practice Report - EIP Operational Group Pazikoland – Creation of a short supply chain
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Context
Pazikoland is an organic farm run by Magdalena and Kamil Pazik - young entrepreneurs from the Młodzieszyn commune in Stare Budy in the district of Sochaczew in Poland. Mr and Mrs Pazik have a passion for agriculture and aim to produce certified organic products of the highest quality. The farm, with an area of about 15 ha, has held an Organic Farming certificate since 2018. The farm grows vegetables and cereals and raises laying hens in a closed loop system. The farm runs a processing business offering pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, wheat, spelt and rye flour. Pazikoland has its own online shop where goods can be ordered for delivery.
The owners, Magdalena and Kamil Pazik, promote the values of organic production and a sustainable way of doing business and living. They cooperate with the Ecological Folk High School in Grzybów (see study visit 3), participate in the ‘Good Harvest' national convention of organic farmers, receive groups of students, e.g. from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) and the Ecological Folk High School, and share their knowledge at the Expo Fair in Nadarzyn.
Objectives
The farm set up the ‘Pazikoland’ EIP Operational Group. The main goal of the project was to establish a short food supply chain for the distribution and sale of flour, potatoes, sauerkraut and cheese by a group of five farmers. To support the collaborative development of the project, it was necessary to purchase some vital equipment such as a piece of cheese-making machinery and an articulated loader for transport. The aim was to increase sales and income for the five farms involved.
Activities
The main activities included:
- The purchase of an articulated loader.
- The purchase of a cheese-making machine.
Main results
The following results were obtained:
- Increased effectiveness through the articulated loader.
- Development of new products and a new source of income.
- Significantly improved sales opportunities through collaboration with other farms, creating an income of 20 244 (EUR) in 2022.
Key lessons
- The project enabled the participants to discover further opportunities for cooperation between farms in their region.
Kamil Pazik