Thematic Group on Gen Z: Leading Generational Renewal in Farming

• Discuss the key characteristics and roles of future farmers. This exchange will also consider the identified challenges and opportunities for young and aspiring farmers over the next 10 years, and review the current CAP measures.
• Explore the role of networks and communities in rural areas and their importance for young aspiring farmers.
• Examine potential future scenarios and suggest policy recommendations to support generational renewal in agriculture and to empower future farmers to be sustainable and resilient in the long term.
• Provide a space for young aspiring entrants to share their expectations, challenges and experiences regarding generational renewal.

There is no charge for attendance at these meetings. However, for the in-person meeting, travel and accommodation costs may only be covered for TG members representing farmers, farmer organisations, LEADER Local Action Groups, European and national non-governmental organisations, researchers/Universities. All other TG members will need to pay for their own travel and accommodation costs.

The number of places in the TG is limited. If selected, and in fairness to all applicants, we require your firm commitment to participate in both meetings and to engage in TG activities in between meetings (e.g. informal online discussions).

The meetings will be held in English, without interpretation.

Expressions of interest can be submitted through the button below until 9 September 2024 at the latest.

Express your interest in joining the Thematic Group until 9 September 2024

In case of over-subscription, participants will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

Necessary

• Involved in agriculture or plan to be, strong motivation and innovative ideas to help design the profiles of future farmers;
• Priority will be given to participants aged between 18 and 27 years old to ensure the inclusion of Generation Z perspectives.
• Capacity and willingness to engage, network and exchange effectively at national, regional and local levels;
• Ability to communicate clearly in English without interpretation; and
• Firm commitment to participate in two meetings of the Thematic Group in person in Brussels, and the activities in between.

Desirable

• Commitment to share design and implementation models and best practices with other members during the TG activities; and
• Commitment to share TG outputs with other colleagues or networks outside of the TG.

Please note that when selecting the Thematic Group members from the expressions of interest, the EU CAP Network will – to the extent possible – also consider the need to ensure a balance of participants from EU Member States, sectors and topics, and gender. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation of participation as soon as possible and by the end of September 2024 at the latest.

Since places are limited and in the interest of fairness, successful applicants are asked to commit to participating in the TG activities. In case of unforeseen circumstances, TG members must inform the organisers as soon as possible if they are unavailable to attend a TG meeting. Non-attendance without prior notice may result in exclusion from future Thematic Groups and other EU CAP Network events.

If you have any questions, please contact us at thematicgroup2@eucapnetwork.eu.