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LIFE ShepForBio in Brussels: discussing generational renewal, pastoralism and Pastoral Schools
On 2–3 June, the LIFE ShepForBio project took part in two important events in Brussels focused on generational renewal in pastoral farming and the role of Pastoral Schools in supporting the future of rural areas across Europe. The highlight took...
LIFE ShepForBio Third International Conference: Pastoral Landscapes 2026. Here is the program
Dates: 23, 24 September 2026 | Location: Palazzo Bastogi (Via Camillo Cavour, 18, 50122), Florence (Tuscany), Italy Join us for the Third International Conference of the LIFE ShepForBio Project, an international gathering that will bring together shepherds, researchers, public institutions,...
Practical course for farmers on electric fencing
The information and training sessions for farmers and aspiring farmers, organised by the LIFE ShepForBio project, are continuing. The next event is scheduled for Thursday 16 April at 10 am at the “Il Casone” Farm (Castel San Niccolò), whom we...
Information meetings for shepherds and farmers
Recordings of the information meetings for shepherds and farmers organised by the LIFE ShepForBio project in collaboration with the School for Shepherds in Calascio are now available. The recordings can be found on the MEDIA page of the project website....
Report available on the 3rd Online Forum for Discussion on Pastoralism
On 4 December 2025, the third online discussion forum of the LIFE ShepForBio project was held, entitled “Shepherding Futures: Training, Innovation, and Rural Revival”. This time, five experts contributed to fuel the dialogue: Frosina Pandurska-Drаmikјanin and Stephanie Gentle illustrated a...
Registrations open for the 4th edition of ShepherdSchool, the school for shepherds and breeders under the LIFE ShepForBio project
ShepherdSchool, the School for Shepherds and Breeders under the LIFE ShepForBio project, is ready to welcome new aspiring shepherds and breeders. The 2025 edition marks the third year of this initiative, with 8 spots available. The program begins on March...