• Objective 1

    amplify the voice of rural areas to bring them higher on the political agenda

  • Objective 2

    structure and enable collaboration and mutual learning between Pact members

  • Objective 3

    encourage and monitor voluntary commitment for action by Rural Pact community members
Description

Piața Volantă ”Din drag de Bucovina” supports local farmers by providing direct consumer access and promoting short supply chains. In three years, over 200 producers joined, and electronic payments modernized sales.

Objectives:

  • Support farmers through mentorship and certification;
  • Promote Bucovina’s traditional and authentic products;
  • Educate consumers about local and sustainable food.

Activities:

  • Digital platform for online sales;
  • Thematic events and gastronomic fairs;
  • HoReCa partnerships for short supply chains;
  • Workshops for farmers on marketing and certification;
  • Reducing food waste through donations;
  • Digitalization and eco-friendly solutions.

The market fosters economic growth, strengthens the community, and protects the environment, becoming a sustainable rural development model.

Commitment's information

Themes
  • Agriculture and food
    • Stakeholder beneficiary(ies)
    • Public authority
    Activities
    • Communication and/or Advocacy
    • Rural development strategy
    • Events
    • Research or/& evaluation
    Expected Outcomes

    The Piața Volantă "Din Drag de Bucovina" aims for the following milestones and outcomes:

    Milestones:

    • Hosting at least 5 thematic events to promote local products ( 2025);
    • Implementing a donation system to reduce food waste ( 2025).
    • Expanding partnerships with HoReCa and local institutions ( 2025);
    • Launching a digital platform for farmers (2026);

    Final Outcomes:

    • Increased income for local producers and rural economic growth;
    • A stable short supply chain network;
    • Higher consumer awareness of local and sustainable products;
    • A replicable model for sustainable rural markets.

    Main results

    Number of projects

    35

    Number of jobs

    5

    Final results

    After the commitment’s implementation, the Piața Volantă "Din Drag de Bucovina" became a successful model in supporting local producers and developing short supply chains. Key outcomes:

    • Increased farmers’ income through direct market access and HoReCa partnerships;
    • An active digital platform, facilitating online sales and producer promotion;
    • Reduced food waste through donations and consumer education;
    • Strengthened European collaboration, exchanging best practices with other rural markets;
    • Greater public awareness of the importance of local and sustainable products.

    The market demonstrated economic, social, and environmental impact, serving as a replicable model for other rural communities.                                                                                                                                              ...                       https://www.facebook.com/haigustadinbucovina/posts/pfbid025z44Hcx2QY4cB…

    Organisation/Company information

    County directorate for agriculture of Suceava

    Public authority
    • 11-50
    • European
    TOPICS OF INTEREST
    Agriculture and food, Education and training, Climate
    Status
    Completed
    Funding
    Commitment's fund
    Regional funding
    EU Fund
    EAFRD & EAGF, ERDF, ESF, ERASMUS
    Budget
    Estimated budget
    EUR 150.00
    Planned additional investment
    Asociația Gustă din Bucovina - https://www.facebook.com/haigustadinbucovina
    Further details
    Scope of action
    European
    Beneficiary country
    Romania
    Type of territories
    Rural area