Stowarzyszenie Społeczno-kulturalne Miszung

CSO: Stowarzyszenie Społeczno-kulturalne Miszung
Area: Soil quality assessment of garden plots.
Location: Bytom city

Type of project

Raising awareness among garden plot owners about soil quality and responsible consumption.

Target (Disengaged)

Owners of garden plots.

Science – Based

Referencing scientific data and conducting research together with participants.

Gender

The project ensures equal access for women and men.

Planned activities

Soil quality research:

• A minimum of 10 garden plots submitted by owners for research
• Collection of at least 10 soil samples

Workshops:

• Minimum of 3 workshops covering: an introduction to soil quality and its impact on health and food safety, presentation of current research results in an accessible and easy-to-understand format, a practical component, including the creation of simplified soil profile models, an introduction to soil sampling methodology
• Conducted in an interactive way, with the involvement of experts
• Encouraging participants to develop critical thinking about responsible consumption

Closing event:

• A final event in the form of an exhibition combined with a short lecture, open discussion, and presentation of research results, analysis, and expert recommendations.

Action model

• Encouraging garden plot owners to become more conscious consumers by testing the soil in which they grow their vegetables. Using this knowledge as a starting point to raise awareness about the origin and importance of food sources, as well as the impact of environmental conditions on our food.