This website no longer supports Internet Explorer 11. Please use a more up-to-date browser such as Firefox, Chrome for better viewing and usability.

Anniversary voices: "We are still finding it difficult to bridge the gap"

Markus Hausammann.

Markus Hausammann has been a member of FiBL Switzerland’s Foundation Council since 2016. (Photo: made available)

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic Agriculture was established on 1 February 1973, FiBL was able to start its work on 1 April 1974. That is why, until April, several "anniversary voices" will contribute to the celebrations.

These voices will share their perspectives on FiBL and talk about their relationship with the institute. This time, it is Markus Hausammann's turn. He has been a member of FiBL Switzerland’s Foundation Council since 2016. He runs an ÖLN farm in Langrickenbach in the canton of Thurgau (ÖLN = proof of ecological performance, minimum standard for Swiss agriculture). He was a member of the National Council for the Swiss People's Party (SVP) from 2011 to 2019, and previously on both the municipal and cantonal councils. He was President of the Thurgau Agriculture Association from 2010 to 2020.

Contact