Terre en Vue

Terre-en-vue is a Belgian movement that brings together farmers, citizens, and public authorities to defend agricultural land and make it easier for agroecological, organic, and local farms to access it. It positions itself as a long-term response to the loss of farmland and rising land prices, with a focus on preserving land’s food-producing function. The organization works through a complementary structure made up of an association, a cooperative, and a foundation. Together, these entities support farm projects, mobilize citizen participation, and help public and private landowners manage agricultural land in ways that keep it available for farming. Key Offerings Land acquisition and leasing : Terre-en-vue raises citizen capital to acquire agricultural land and then leases it to farmers under long-term arrangements that respect farm tenancy rules. Support for farm projects : The movement helps farmers secure land for their projects, including access to land through Terre-en-vue’s own acquisitions. Public land advisory services : Terre-en-vue advises public landowners on how to manage agricultural land so it remains available for agroecological farming. Private land transition support : It also supports private owners who want to sell, rent, donate, or bequeath agricultural land in a way that serves farming continuity. Citizen engagement and education : Terre-en-vue organizes awareness-raising and education activities to involve citizens in land-access issues and broader food-system debates. Core Values Access to land : A central mission is to reduce barriers to land access for farmers, especially where land prices and competition make installation difficult. Agroecology and sustainability : The movement explicitly supports agroecological, organic, and local farming models and aims to protect land for long-term food production. Citizen solidarity : Terre-en-vue relies on citizen investment, membership, volunteering, and donations to build collective support for farmland protection. Collective governance : Its functioning emphasizes shared responsibility, co-management, and participatory governance across farmers, citizens, and partner organizations. Unique Aspects Three-part legal structure : Terre-en-vue operates through an association, a cooperative, and a foundation, each with a distinct role in financing, support, and land stewardship. Citizen-funded land ownership model : The cooperative acquires farmland through citizen shareholding and then makes it available to farmers, creating a community-backed land base. Broad partner network : It is rooted in the RéSAP network and collaborates with organizations such as De Landgenoten, Terre de Liens, and Access to Land, linking local action to wider Belgian and European land-access movements. Scale of activity : The homepage states that the movement has 5,250 cooperators, 11 million euros of capital, 14 years of existence, and 328 hectares preserved. Public-interest backing : The website notes support from Wallonia, the Brussels-Capital Region, and the King Baudouin Foundation.