Meet Lieven Devreese, the Belgian farmer behind Het Polderveld Farm, and the proud winner of the 2025 EU Best Organic Farmer Award. Lieven’s journey goes far beyond farming — it reflects a commitment to building a more resilient and community-centered food system.
His farm, Het Polderveld, has become a practical example of how sustainable farming can strengthen local systems:
🧑🤝🧑 Feeds local families through a CSA supplying around 150 households with organic, seasonal produce.
🏥 Partners with AZ Zeno hospital, delivering fresh vegetables straight from the field to the hospital kitchen.
♻️ Integrates ecological, social, and economic sustainability, from biodiversity-focused cultivation to minimizing food waste and keeping the food chain as short as possible.
What makes Lieven’s work stand out is not scale, but the quality of relationships he builds — between farmers, consumers, patients, and the local community.
Ready to be inspired? Watch Lieven's full interview on our "Reimagine Agriculture" videopodcast and learn how he's making a real difference!