LOCOtuinen

What LOCOtuinen does

LOCOtuinen (legal name: Coöperatieve Vereniging LOCOtuinen Maastricht B.A.) is a Dutch cooperative founded in 2014 that operates a community-supported agriculture (CSA) self-harvest vegetable garden in Maastricht. The cooperative cultivates approximately 0.7 hectares of biodynamic farmland at the De Poshoof site in Maastricht Oud-Caberg (Postbaan 8), following the host farm's Demeter-aligned approach with no chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. Its core offering is the OogstDeelAbonnement (ODA), an annual harvest-share subscription priced at €295 (1-person), €475 (2-person), and €595 (3+ persons) for approximately 30 weeks of self-harvest between May and January. Members visit the garden at their convenience between sunrise and sunset, supported by weekly harvest emails from the three part-time gardeners: Glenn Coenen, Daud Rupa, and Jannis van der Perk.

The commercial offering is structured as a tiered membership ecosystem. Beyond the ODA, LOCOtuinen sells a €40-€85 four-week trial subscription (Proefabonnement) for non-members, a €12.50/year regular membership with a one-time €100 base investment (refundable under certain conditions), a free student membership tier with quarterly cancellation, an aspirant membership that waives the entry fee, and a "Vriend van LOCOtuinen" supporting-friend tier. A solidarity pricing addon allows members to voluntarily contribute extra in three tiers (Zaadje €25, Kiem €75, Wortel €150) to subsidize gardeners' wages and lower-income members. Pricing for the ODA is also pro-rated for mid-season entry between June and December. The cooperative is governed by a General Members' Meeting (ALV), with each member holding one vote; the current board comprises chairman Luuk Rövekamp and general board member Frederike Pol.

The business model is community-led and direct-to-consumer, with revenue drawn from harvest-share subscriptions, membership fees, entry fees, trial subscriptions, and voluntary solidarity contributions. Distribution is centered on member self-harvest, with smaller surplus channels through partner organizations Voedselbank Maastricht (food bank, via Elisabeth Strouven Fonds funding), Gedeelde Weelde, and Bio Markt. Recent strategic moves include ending the ten-year Wanweg partnership with tuinder Freek Mennen in late 2024, relocating to De Poshoof, onboarding three new gardeners in March 2025, opening the new garden in June 2025 with 4,000 seedlings, and launching a social-impact pilot with Voedselbank Maastricht in autumn 2025. The cooperative has several hundred members and approximately 140 ODAs available for the 2025/2026 season; total annual revenue is not publicly disclosed but is well under €100K based on capacity, headcount, and pricing.

Name

LOCOtuinen

Legal name

Coöperatieve Vereniging LOCOtuinen Maastricht B.A.

Website

https://locotuinen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOCOtuinen is a Dutch cooperative founded in 2014 that operates a community-supported agriculture self-harvest vegetable garden in Maastricht, offering annual harvest-share subscriptions, tiered memberships, and trial subscriptions to local households, students, and food bank recipients on biodynamic land at the De Poshoof site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community-Supported Agriculture

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (1151)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural/Organic Food Co-ops & Community Natural Grocers (CRAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community-supported agriculture
• Harvest share subscription
• Biodynamic vegetable farming
• Cooperative CSA garden
• Self-harvest produce

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. OogstDeelAbonnement (ODA) - Harvest Share Subscriptions: Annual subscription model where members pay upfront for harvest shares. Pricing varies by household size (1-person, 2-person, 3+ persons) and by entry timing in the season. Pro-rated pricing for mid-season entry. One-time payment at season start covers seedlings and gardener labor costs.
2. Membership Fees: Members pay an annual contribution (€12.50) and a one-time base investment fee (€100). Student membership is free (no contribution or investment required). Revenue supports cooperative operations and sustainable investments.
3. Solidary Payments (Solidaire Betaling): Optional additional contributions from members who can afford to pay more: 'Zaadje' (€25), 'Kiem' (€75), 'Wortel' (€150). These help ensure fair compensation for gardeners and accessibility for lower-income members.
4. Trial Subscriptions (Proefabonnement): 4-week trial subscriptions available for €40 (1-person), €65 (2-person), €85 (3+ persons) household sizes. Allows non-members to trial the garden without membership commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOCOtuinen operates a community-supported agriculture (CSA) cooperative in Maastricht that sells seasonal Harvest Share Subscriptions (OogstDeelAbonnement / ODA), enabling members to self-harvest approximately 30 weeks of biodynamic vegetables from a 0.7-hectare garden at De Poshoof in Maastricht Oud-Caberg. The cooperative also offers trial subscriptions, multiple membership tiers (regular, aspirant, student, friend), and a voluntary solidarity payment add-on to support accessibility and fair gardener compensation.

Product overview

LOCOtuinen (LOkale COproductie) Maastricht is a cooperative community-supported agriculture (CSA) organization operating a self-harvest garden. The core offering is the OogstDeelAbonnement (ODA) - a seasonal harvest share subscription allowing members to self-harvest approximately 30 weeks of fresh organic vegetables. The product portfolio includes trial subscriptions (Proefabonnement) for new members, various membership tiers (regular membership, aspirant membership, student membership, and Friend of LOCOtuinen), and a solidarity payment add-on for voluntary additional contributions. The cooperative works with local biodynamic farmers and employs three gardeners to manage the garden, with members sharing in the harvest, risks, and rewards of local food production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OogstDeelAbonnement (ODA) - Harvest Share Subscription A seasonal subscription enabling members to self-harvest fresh, locally grown biodynamic vegetables for approximately 30 weeks. Available in three household sizes: 1-person (€295), 2-person (€475), and 3+ person households (€595) for the 2026 season, with pro-rated pricing for mid-season entry. Members receive weekly harvest emails and pick vegetables at their convenience between sunrise and sunset.
• Proefabonnement - Trial Subscription A 4-week trial subscription allowing non-members to experience the self-harvest garden without becoming a member. Available in three sizes: 1-person household (€40), 2-person household (€65), and 3+ person household (€85). Automatically ends after four weeks and can be gifted to others.
• Lidmaatschap - Regular Membership Full membership in the cooperative association granting voting rights at General Member Meetings (ALV), access to member events and activities, and the ability to purchase harvest share subscriptions. Requires a one-time base contribution (€100) plus annual membership fee (€12.50).
• Aspirant-Lidmaatschap - Aspirant Membership A trial membership allowing newcomers to experience the cooperative without paying the one-time base contribution. Members pay only the annual fee (€12.50), can participate in activities and harvest sharing, but have no voting rights. Automatically ends at year-end.
• Studentenlidmaatschap - Student Membership Free membership for students with no entrance fee or annual subscription. Students pay only for their harvest share. Can be transferred to another student and cancelled every 3 months.
• Solidaire Betaling - Solidarity Payment Voluntary additional payment option allowing members to contribute extra based on financial capacity. Three tiers: Zaadje (€25), Kiem (€75), and Wortel (€150). Supports fair compensation for gardeners and maintains accessibility for members with limited means.
• Vriend van LOCOtuinen - Friend of LOCOtuinen Supporting membership for those who want to support the cooperative without actively participating. Receives updates and invitations to events. Annual fee of €12.50.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ years of continuous cooperative operation since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bloemenpluktuin De Goudsbloem (Roos Mans)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Flower picking garden whose owner Roos Mans donated surplus flower plants to LOCOtuinen for insect-attracting flower strips. Reciprocal help with tractor work for her picking garden.
• Biologische Boerderij De KoebergminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Organic farm that provided straw for covering strawberry plants, delivered by Colla.
• Voedselbank MaastrichtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Three-month pilot project (autumn 2025) where LOCOtuinen provided weekly fresh seasonal vegetables to food bank households. Executed with enthusiastic volunteers from Voedselbank and working group of helper gardeners.
• Coöperatie HarteveldtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Cooperative market garden in Sittard-Geleen that inspired LOCOtuinen's model. Gardener Glenn Coenen works part-time for LOCOtuinen while employed at Harteveldt. Possible equipment sharing (tractor, planting machine).
• GoutteminorOthers · 1 March 2025Agricultural employer where gardeners Daud Rupa and Jannis van der Perk previously worked. LOCOtuinen recruited them from this organization.
• De Poshoof (Raymond Niesten & Marloe Spijkers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Land partnership with biodynamic farm De Poshoof for approximately 0.7 hectares of farmland on their estate. De Poshoof is a fifth-generation family farm (carré farm) run by Raymond Niesten and Marloe Spijkers. LOCOtuinen uses the land for self-harvest vegetables while De Poshoof provides equipment services and the farm shop sells potatoes and onions. LOCOtuinen operates biodynamically following De Poshoof's certification approach.
• Coöperatie Gedeelde WeeldeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Co-organizer of film screenings (Onder het Maaiveld, Feeding Tomorrow) in collaboration with Lumière Cinema and other partners. Also receives surplus vegetables when member demand is lower.
• Lumière CinemaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Film screening venue partner for Food.Film.Fest events. Co-organizes documentary screenings about food systems and sustainable agriculture.
• Biomarkt MaastrichtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024Local organic supermarket that occasionally receives surplus vegetables when member demand is lower than supply.
• CNME (Centrum voor Milieu en Energietransitie)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Co-organizer of Food.Film.Fest events and film screenings about sustainable food systems.
• Jan van Eyck AcademieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partner in Food.Film.Fest events and documentary screenings about food systems.
• PuurvandewallminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partner in Food.Film.Fest events and sustainable food film screenings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Coöperatie Gedeelde Weelde: Named partner cooperative collaborating on Food.Film.Fest events and receiving LOCOtuinen surplus harvest; comparable member-supported model focused on shared wealth and sustainable food culture.
• Voedselbank Nederland: National food bank network partnered with LOCOtuinen via Voedselbank Maastricht for the autumn 2025 fresh-vegetable pilot; functions as a distribution ecosystem partner for surplus harvest rather than a direct competitor.
• Land van Ons: Dutch cooperative that pools members to acquire agricultural land for sustainable farming; comparable in member-funded cooperative governance and regenerative-agriculture mission, but operates through land ownership rather than short-term farm leases.
• Toekomstboeren: Network of Dutch new-generation farmers and CSAs sharing knowledge on community-supported, ecological agriculture; functions as enabling community for CSA-style operations like LOCOtuinen.
• VELT: Flemish/Dutch association for ecological gardening and sustainable food; relevant as an enabling membership-based organization sharing LOCOtuinen's sustainable-agriculture and food-access mission, particularly across the Benelux border.

Broad incumbents

• De Poshoof: Fifth-generation biodynamic family farm (Raymond Niesten & Marloe Spijkers) whose 0.7-hectare parcel hosts LOCOtuinen's self-harvest garden; comparable in agricultural method and crop focus but operates at full commercial farm scale rather than as a member subscription CSA.

Direct peers

• Herenboeren: Dutch cooperative CSA network operating multiple farms where members share harvest and operating risk; same community-supported agriculture business model and member-owned governance as LOCOtuinen, but at greater multi-site scale across the Netherlands.
• Coöperatie Harteveldt: Cooperative market garden in Sittard-Geleen (Limburg region) explicitly cited as the model inspiring LOCOtuinen; one of LOCOtuinen's gardeners (Glenn Coenen) is recruited from Harteveldt, indicating near-direct peer alignment on CSA mechanics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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