transformation through locally led development
Upplandsbygd supports enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who want to work for a sustainable transition in rural areas.
News
Local Seeds = Preparedness!
Study visit Continuous cover forestry
Active hope – more important than ever
National Leader Meeting 2026
Annual Start Meeting 2026
Mingling and fair about preparedness cultivation!
Welcome Kajsa!
Three days together with our friends from Latvia and Lithuania
Welcome Kristina!
Conclusion with Young Planet Keeper
Newsletter September 2026
Welcome Katrin!
Calendar
Conference: Seed Production for Vegetable Growers
On November 4th in Sigtuna, we are organizing a conference on seed production for commercial vegetable producers in Uppland.
Study visit clear-cut free forestry
Study visit for forest owners and other interested parties to Slängsboda farm in Norrtälje municipality.
Meeting about Active Hope
An inspiring taste of how hopelessness can be transformed into action and community.
Project
Gerda's pantry
Food from the ground – outdoor kitchen
Digital platform for local food cultural heritage
Uppland pintxo
The Café
The Voice of the Countryside – Resilience for Real
Make use of the farm's fruits and berries
Harvest market in Gräsö
Bakery cottage in Viby
Bird-friendly rural areas
Nature conservation at Toftesta holme
Information signs along hiking trails
What is the Leader Method?
A method for rural development
The Leader method is used throughout the EU. It is based on local roots, initiative and commitment. The idea is that development of your particular place is carried out most effectively by those of you who live and work there. You are the ones who know what needs and challenges need to be met.