Toekomstboeren

What Toekomstboeren does

Toekomstboeren (Vereniging Toekomstboeren) is a Dutch civil-law association founded in 2015 and based in Wageningen, Netherlands. It operates as a membership organization for agro-ecological and small-scale farmers in the Netherlands, alongside aspiring farmers and supportive citizens. The association runs three active working groups — Land (coordinator: Eliane Bakker), Werkplaats Agro-ecologie (coordinator: Sterre Duitshof), and Bewegingsopbouw (coordinator: Lotte Opdam) — and is governed by a six-member volunteer board. The staff consists of three paid coordinators, for an overall headcount of approximately nine.

The association's product surface is built around a community of practice rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include a dual-track membership program ('toekomstboer' for farmers and 'toekomstgenoot' for supporters), the boerenvuren (farmer gathering) event series, an annual conference (Toekomstboerenconferentie), a thematic publications series (bundels) since 2015 on topics such as land access, commons, fair wages, and seeds, a Vraag & Aanbod matching platform for land and collaboration, and the Mobiele Werkplaats (Mobile Workshop) as a shared toolkit. The website runs on WordPress, with Mailchimp for newsletters and Mollie for payment processing. There is no proprietary technology stack, no AI/ML components, and no app.

The business model is community-led and mission-driven. Members pay a €20 annual contribution (with the option to contribute a higher self-selected amount), and the association supplements this with donations earmarked for publications and events. Growth is driven by word-of-mouth through farmer-to-farmer networks, boerenvuren, and policy advocacy rather than traditional go-to-market. Toekomstboeren is a core partner in La Via Campesina, European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC), the Federatie van Agro-ecologische Boeren, the Agroecologie Netwerk, CSA Netwerk, and Stichting Zaadgoed, and holds referral relationships with Landgilde and Warmonderhof. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the association has no external investors, and there is no parent company or commercial ownership structure.

Name

Toekomstboeren

Legal name

Vereniging Toekomstboeren

Website

https://toekomstboeren.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Toekomstboeren is a Dutch association that supports agro-ecological and aspiring farmers in the Netherlands through a €20/year membership program, three working groups on land, agro-ecology, and movement building, and publications, events, and shared toolkits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Association Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG)

Keywords

• Agro-ecological farming
• Farmer membership association
• Food sovereignty advocacy
• Land access support
• Community-supported agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Wageningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees fund the association's operations. Farmer members ('toekomstboer') pay €20 per year, with higher amounts possible. Supporter members ('toekomstgenoot') pay the same annual fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Toekomstboeren is a Dutch association that sells annual memberships to individual agro-ecological farmers ('toekomstboer') and supportive citizens ('toekomstgenoot') at €20 per year. In return, members receive access to working groups (Land, Bewegingsopbouw, Werkplaats Agro-ecologie), Boerenvuren community gatherings, thematic publications on agro-ecology and food sovereignty, an online supply-and-demand matching platform for land and collaboration, and a shared mobile workshop toolkit. The association also conducts policy advocacy and participates in international movements La Via Campesina and ECVC.

Product overview

Toekomstboeren is a Dutch association (Vereniging Toekomstboeren) serving as a membership organization for agro-ecological farmers. The organization offers a dual-track membership program (Toekomstboer for farmers and Toekomstgenoot for supporters), operates three active working groups (Werkplaats Agro-ecologie, Land Working Group, and Bewegingsopbouw), and provides platforms for knowledge exchange through Boerenvuren events and thematic publications (bundels). The organization also facilitates a Vraag & Aanbod matching platform for land and collaboration opportunities, and operates a Mobile Workshop (Mobiele Werkplaats) as a shared toolkit for farmers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toekomstboeren Membership Program A dual-track membership program offering 'Toekomstboer' membership for farmers and aspiring farmers with full participation rights and 'Toekomstgenoot' membership for supporters, both providing newsletter access, networking events, and voting rights at the ALV.
• Land Working Group A working group supporting farmers in their search for land, advocating for more land for agro-ecology in policy and practice, and addressing issues around land insecurity, lease regulations, and commons.
• Werkplaats Agro-ecologie Working Group A working group focused on surfacing farmer knowledge, developing new agricultural practices from below, and facilitating collective learning and innovation, with themes including a Mobile Workshop, No-Dig, Seeds, Fossil-Free Agriculture, and Digitalization.
• Bewegingsopbouw (Movement Building) Working Group A working group building various movements in the Netherlands and internationally, including the Federation of Agro-ecological Farmers, the Agro-ecology Network, and La Via Campesina, focusing on policy influence and decolonization of agriculture.
• Boerenvuren (Farmer Fires) Events Regular meetups hosted at farms where farmers and interested parties exchange knowledge and experiences on various topics related to agro-ecological farming.
• Publications (Bundels) Thematic publications published since 2015 covering inspirational initiatives in agro-ecology and food sovereignty, including bundles on land, markets, fair wages, commons, and living soil.
• Vraag & Aanbod (Supply & Demand) Platform An online platform for members to share offers and requests for land, succession, or collaboration opportunities, searchable by region and type.
• Mobiele Werkplaats (Mobile Workshop) A communal and freely accessible toolkit for agro-ecological farmers that travels across the country to enable workshops and farmer activities, built through community contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2015, published multiple bundles and publications on agro-ecological topics including land access, commons, fair wages, and seed sovereignty.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federatie van Agro-ecologische BoerencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToekomstboeren is a founding member and initiator of the Federation of Agro-ecological Farmers, an alliance of Dutch farmer organizations and initiatives working together on policy advocacy and land access.
• La Via CampesinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToekomstboeren is a member of La Via Campesina, the global movement for food sovereignty and agro-ecology with member organizations in 81 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToekomstboeren is a member of ECVC, the European coordination of peasant farmer organizations, participating in international exchanges and policy work.
• CSA NetwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on events such as the Seed Weekend 2026 and other community-supported agriculture initiatives. Joint organizer of knowledge-sharing events.
• Stichting ZaadgoedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Seed Weekend 2026 and related seed sovereignty initiatives. Supports seed multiplication and network development.
• Agroecologie NetwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network for agro-ecology in the Netherlands, working together on advocacy and knowledge sharing.
• LandgildeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for land and farm matching. Listed as resource for members seeking land or farms.
• WarmonderhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural training institution. Partner for internships and knowledge exchange. Referenced for vacancy bank.
• Vitale RassenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian network of 12 organic farmers and seed multipliers. Co-organizer of seed weekend 2026, sharing knowledge on seed multiplication.
• De Akelei (Vitale Rassen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuinderij De Akelei forms the heart of Vitale Rassen, multiplying seeds of about 50 vegetable varieties. Host location for seed weekend 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federatie van Agro-ecologische Boeren: Federation of Dutch agro-ecological farmer organizations that Toekomstboeren co-founded. It is comparable as a direct peer: a Dutch membership-based alliance focused on the same agro-ecological and land-access agenda.
• European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC): Toekomstboeren is a member organization of ECVC, the European coordination of peasant farmer groups. ECVC is directly comparable in mission and constituency (small-scale, agro-ecological farmers in Europe) and operates at the same level of the Via Campesina ecosystem.
• Landgilde: Dutch foundation supporting land and farm matching for agro-ecological farmers. Listed as a referral partner by Toekomstboeren and directly comparable as a member-serving nonprofit addressing the same land-access problem.
• CSA Netwerk Nederland: Dutch network for Community Supported Agriculture. Toekomstboeren is a partner and co-organizer; CSA Netwerk is comparable as a Dutch membership/community organization serving small-scale farmers and CSA initiatives.
• Stichting Zaadgoed: Dutch foundation focused on seed sovereignty and organic seed multiplication. Toekomstboeren co-organizes the Seed Weekend with Zaadgoed; comparable as a small Dutch nonprofit working on agro-ecological knowledge and practice.
• Agroecologie Netwerk: Dutch partner network for agro-ecology. Toekomstboeren is a partner; comparable as a Dutch nonprofit/association advancing agro-ecology through knowledge sharing and advocacy.

Emerging players

• Fédération Nationale des CIVAM: French national federation of CIVAMs, grassroots groups for sustainable agriculture and rural development. Comparable as a European membership-based network supporting agro-ecological farmers and rural innovation.
• Landworkers' Alliance: UK-based membership organization for small-scale farmers, growers, and land workers, affiliated with La Via Campesina. Comparable as a peer national organization for agro-ecological and small-scale farmers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• La Via Campesina: Global umbrella of food-sovereignty farmer organizations across 81 countries. While Toekomstboeren is itself a member, La Via Campesina is comparable as the broader incumbent organizing the same movement internationally.

Regional players

• BioForum: Flemish organic and agro-ecological sector organization. Comparable as a neighboring membership-based organization supporting organic and agro-ecological farmers, with cross-border relevance to the Dutch movement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Toekomstboeren
• Instagraminstagram.com/toekomstboeren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toekomstboeren

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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