This event is a UN Food Systems Summit Indpendat Dialogue, created by young people to engage young people. The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 aims to strengthen the socio-economic fabric of rural areas. The Plan also aims to attract young farmers and foster innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas. 

The purpose of the event is to hear from young farmers across Europe. They will share their experience as agri-entrepreneurs and discuss areas that could be improved with the overall aim of creating a sustainable food system. 

Further details of the new CAP here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/future-cap_en 

Facilitators: 

Treasa Cadogan – European Regional Focal Point in support of the Food Systems Summit for the UN Major Group for Children and Youth 

Catriona Fenton – Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship, Munster Technological University 

Speakers: 

Diarmuid McSweeney – More Grass Ireland & Grasshopper

Samuel Masse – President of the Euopean Council of Young Farmers  

Other speakers tbc

Register now: https://telcit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf-iorDosGdyJ0iKXeYAKvXBlTYg0slnj

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