Farms: Tomasz Obszanski, Poland

Tomasz Obszan ́ski is an ecological farmer who is involved in Podkarpacka Organic Farmers Association, Organic Food Valley Cluster and in many other associations connected with ecological farming. He is the founder of a producer's cooperative which is very important for Poland. Also, he carries out many educational activities, amongst others trainings in alternative cultivation methods. He uses microbiological and natural ways to fight pests like intercropping. Crop yields are comparable to yields in conventional farming. He said that wild pollinators and bees help him to produce better quality fruits and thanks to that earn more money. "Our farm would not exist without pollinators." Obszan ́ski states that Poland is a great country for ecological farming, because there are plenty of small, family farms, which could change their production model from conventional to ecological farming. This transformation would not be difficult and it leads to the production of healthy food. There is a huge demand for such products, food producers, customers are waiting, which is a perfect opportunity.