Recently published: Special Issue Power Relations and Empowerment in the Agri-Food System [17.03.2026]
Dr. Birgit Hoinle has published a Special Issue together with Amelie Bernzen and Doris Schmied. The Special Issue opens up the view on the “bigger picture” – the structural challenges and power relations within the current conventional agrifood system. more
"Diversity on our plates" action week April 14th-17th [17.03.2026]
As part of the “Diversity on our plates” action week, the focus is on legumes and their potential for diverse, sustainable agriculture. A special campaign dish will be offered in the cafeteria every day. Look forward to delicious and varied dishes featuring regionally grown black chickpeas or kidney beans from lbv-Schrozberg.more
Recently published: Special Issue on Perspectives on Food in the Sustainable City. [12.11.2025]
Birgit Hoinle published together with Alena Birnbaum (University of Kassel) and Petra Lütke (University of Münster) a Special Issue on “Perspectives on Food in the Sustainable City” in the Journal Urban Planning. The Special Issue offers insights in different case studies in various parts of the world, such as community gardens in New Zealand, Community Food System report...more
GAIA Annual Meeting: System approaches [05.04.2025]
The GAIA Annual Meeting 2025 took place at University of Hohenheim and was hosted by the Chair of Societal Transition and Agriculture. Around 75 participants discussed the topic of "Agri-food Systems Revisited ‒ Systems Approaches and their Role in the Transformation". Please read more here.more