SFYN Academy 2024: A recommendation from Food Hub

A journey through the food chain
Imagine a school that is not tied to one location. A place where the barn is as much the classroom as the conference table at an innovative start-up. The SFYN Academy is not just another training program. It is a six-month journey of discovery across the Netherlands, bringing together the stories and experiences of farmers, fishermen, chefs and scientists. Our founders Joris Lohman and Joszi Smeets contribute to the program.
Diversity of thought and action
What binds a young farmer and an up-and-coming policymaker? Or a chef and a designer? At first glance, not much. But in the SFYN Academy, they find a common goal: improving our food system. And not just in theory. Through real-life cases, brought in by clients, they dive together into the concrete issues of our food landscape.
The beginning of a larger network
Like any worthwhile story, the SFYN Academy does not end after the last lecture. It is a springboard to a larger network. A community where former participants, members and others with similar passions find and help each other move forward. A network that, like the food chain itself, is always evolving.
Inspired? Applications for the 2024 SFYN Academy are open until Oct. 25, 2023. For more information or to apply, check out the link or contact academy coordinator Sterre at academie@sfyn.nl. Food Hub encourages you to seize this opportunity and contribute to a better food system!