Harrysfarm is an arable farm in Swifterbant, Flevoland, run by Harry Schreuder. The website shows a business focused on crop production, with recurring coverage of potatoes, onions, sugar beet, wheat and other field crops, as well as the practical work around planting, crop growth, harvesting, storage and field management. The farm presents itself as a modern, professionally managed agricultural business that works with structured crop rotations, certification and sustainability discussions. It also communicates openly about its operations through news posts, newsletters, open days and other public-facing activities, suggesting a farm that values transparency and engagement with both the sector and the wider public. Core Values Food safety and traceability : The farm emphasizes certification, inspection and compliance with buyer requirements. Its posts describe annual inspections, self-assessment and record-keeping as part of responsible production. Sustainability : Harrysfarm participates in sustainability discussions through Stichting Veldleeuwerik and references a sustainability plan built around indicators such as soil fertility, nutrients, water, biodiversity and energy. Professionalism : The business highlights structured crop planning, storage infrastructure and disciplined farm management. This suggests a focus on running the farm in a controlled and well-organized way. Openness and learning : The farm shares its work publicly and takes part in knowledge exchange, including open days, regional meetings and media coverage. It appears to value discussion, practical learning and visibility. Community connection : The dossier shows involvement in local initiatives and sponsorships, indicating that the farm sees itself as part of the surrounding community as well as the agricultural sector. Unique Aspects Five-field, five-year rotation : Harrysfarm states that its land is divided into five main plots and that crops return to the same main field only once every five years. This is a clear structural feature of the business. Longstanding GLOBALG.A.P. certification : The farm has documented GLOBALG.A.P. inspections and certificates going back at least to 2010 and 2011, showing a long-term commitment to certified production. Sustainability work with Stichting Veldleeuwerik : The farm discusses its sustainability plan within a regional Veldleeuwerik group, using a framework of ten indicators. That gives the business a more formal sustainability profile than a typical farm blog would show. Public-facing farm communication : Harrysfarm regularly shares crop updates, event announcements and background stories, and has hosted an open day in connection with a new storage building. This makes the farm unusually visible and accessible. Local sponsorship and community presence : The dossier mentions sponsorship of a local youth football team and participation in regional publications such as a boerderijenboek. These activities show a strong local footprint beyond crop production.
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