Putting farmers at the heart of a sustainable, resilient & fair food system
A Just Transition in Agriculture
The Farm Adaptation Network (FAN) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to driving a just transition in agriculture. Our mission is to future-proof farmers by creating business, policy, and network opportunities to enable sustainable, resilient, and fair food systems.
Our Mission
We ensure farmers are at the heart of the agricultural transition by collaborating with industry stakeholders to co-create solutions. FAN is committed to supporting the shift to sustainable practices, fostering resilience and economic viability.
Our Approach
Farmer Engagement
Working directly with farmers, agricultural consultants, and stakeholders to provide hands-on support, training, and resources.
Business Development
Supporting innovation and investment in sustainable, scalable agricultural enterprises, leveraging public procurement, and building purchaser networks.
Policy Advocacy
Influencing policies that promote equitable adaptation in the agricultural sector, including mapping subsidies and grants.
Research & Knowledge Sharing
Facilitating research through a dedicated network, roundtables, and research dissemination platforms.
Strategic Blueprint for Farm Adaptation in Europe
FAN is developing a comprehensive Strategic Blueprint for Farm Adaptation in Europe. The blueprint, shaped by expert insights and case studies, will outline the steps for a sustainable farming transition, covering everything from local crop varieties to processing facilities. Key focus areas include access to capital, processing facilities, crop varieties, and policy change.
National Implementations
France (Farmer Engagement): Working with local organisations, presenting at agricultural schools, and supporting on-farm transitions.
UK (Policy): Developing national action plans by identifying and leveraging existing grants and subsidies, as well as creating strategies for proposed changes.
Denmark (Business Development): Building a purchaser network, supporting public procurement, and fostering collaboration with regenerative agriculture movements.
Across Europe (Research): Facilitating a research network, webinars, roundtables, and publishing research papers.
Berlin Roundtable:
Laying the Foundation
In November 2024, FAN hosted a roundtable in Berlin with 22 stakeholders from seven countries. Facilitated workshops identified obstacles and proposed solutions for a just agricultural transition. These insights will directly shape the first draft of the Strategic Blueprint for Farm Adaptation in Europe, setting the course for meaningful change.
Get involved
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. Whether you’re a farmer, business, policymaker, or researcher, your expertise and insights are invaluable.
Meet the FAN Team
Patricia Sundstrom
CEO / Denmark & Nordics
An experienced leader in agriculture, strategy, and corporate engagement. Patricia previously founded Goodwill Mountain, a regenerative farm, and chaired the Stanford Tourist Board.
Silvére Dumazel
France Director / Head of Farmer & Research Engagement
Founder of TransiTerra, Silvére specialises in farm transitions, engineering, and agile methodologies. He connects with educational institutions, research bodies, and farmers.
Kerri Waters
UK Director / Head of Fundraising & Policy Engagement
With over 13 years in the food industry and experience in the UK’s Department for Agriculture (Defra), Kerri is completing a PhD on just transitions for animal farmers.
