Modernizing agriculture through implementing the concept of Metropolitan Food Clusters and Agroparks is an effective way to boost rural development. Wageningen MFC designs rural transition plans that encompass not only spatial and infrastructure planning but also innovative cooperation models and capacity development programs. Transitioning to spatially concentrated, highly productive agricultural zones allows for the repurposing of marginal agricultural land for functions such as water management, biodiversity conservation, carbon storage, and other ecosystem services.

Our expertise includes:

• Market analysis.
• Development of business model and plans.
• Co-design of cooperation models.
• Strategic planning based on SWOT analysis and scenario planning.
• Regional planning including agri-food clusters, land-dependent agriculture, green energy production, bio-diversity, water management, and recreation.
• Plan and implementation of agri-food logistics systems.
• Development of education and training programs.
• Development of research and development programs.
• Process management for planning and implementation.
• Agri-tourism and hospitality development.