FERME SOURIS

Ferme Souris is an agroecological farm focused on the production and direct sale of seasonal fruits and vegetables. It presents itself as a small-scale diversified market garden that works in short supply chains and emphasizes care for both people and the environment. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) The farm’s public messaging highlights a social vision of better overall health and a strong interest in culinary discovery. Since 2025, it has placed particular emphasis on vegetables from the Global South, aiming to broaden local diets with new flavors while growing these crops close to home. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Ferme Souris also appears to combine farming with education and community engagement. Its site and local listing mention direct sales, online sales, vegetable baskets, workshops, and events, suggesting a farm that sells produce while also sharing knowledge and inviting participation. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Key Offerings Seasonal fruits and vegetables : The core offer is direct sale of seasonal produce grown on the farm, with an emphasis on fresh, local supply. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Vegetable baskets : The farm offers a subscription-style basket system, with pickup at the field every two weeks during the season. (liegetransition.be ) Online and direct sales : Customers can buy through online sales or directly on site, making the farm accessible through multiple purchasing channels. (liegetransition.be ) Workshops and farm activities : Ferme Souris organizes learning-oriented activities and participatory farm days, including planting sessions and crop-focused workshops. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Core Values Health and well-being : The farm explicitly says its social vision is to improve overall health for both people and the environment. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Agroecology : It describes itself as agroecological, indicating a production approach rooted in ecological farming practices. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Short supply chains : The farm emphasizes circuit-court / short-chain production and direct sale, keeping food closer to consumers. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Sharing and learning : Its communications repeatedly stress knowledge-sharing, simplicity, and mutual help through workshops and collective workdays. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Unique Aspects Focus on vegetables from the Global South : Since 2025, the farm has developed a distinctive focus on crops such as amaranth, okra, peppers, African eggplant, cowpea, tulbaghia, and basella. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Educational and participatory model : The farm does not only sell produce; it also invites volunteers and participants to help with planting, learn cultivation techniques, and exchange knowledge. (site.ouvretaferme.org ) Community-oriented local presence : Its listing in Liège en Transition shows a visible role in the local transition and solidarity ecosystem, alongside direct sales and basket subscriptions. (liegetransition.be ) Field pickup basket system : The basket subscription is picked up at the field on a regular schedule, reinforcing the farm’s direct connection with customers and the place of production. (liegetransition.be )