transformation through locally led development

 

Upplandsbygd supports enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who want to work for a sustainable transition in rural areas.

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Local Seeds = Preparedness!

On November 4th in Sigtuna, we are organizing a conference on seed production for commercial vegetable producers in Uppland.

Studiebesök 8 november på Slängsboda gård om hyggesfritt skogsbruk.

Study visit Continuous cover forestry

Study visit to Slängsboda farm on November 8 for forest owners and other interested parties.

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Active hope – more important than ever

On Sunday, November 15, we invite you to a meeting at Herresta barn in Odensala for an inspiring taste of how despair can be transformed into collective action.

National Leader Meeting 2026

Upplandsbygd participated in this year's leader meeting in Sunne in Värmland.

Annual Start Meeting 2026

On September 23-24, two rewarding days filled with engagement, community, and faith in the future took place when Upplandsbygds board, nomination committee, and secretariat gathered to look ahead during the annual start meeting.

Mingling and fair about preparedness cultivation!

On the Monday evening of September 21, the preparedness cultivation fair was held at Knivsta municipal house, where everyone gathered to cultivate more – for community and preparedness.

Welcome Kajsa!

Acting Project Manager in the area of Community Development

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Three days together with our friends from Latvia and Lithuania

From September 14-16, we conducted an international study trip through Upplandsbygds municipalities together with representatives from our partner organizations from Latvia and Lithuania.

Praktikant Kristina.

Welcome Kristina!

Intern at Upplandsbygd autumn 2026 studying a master's in environmental communication and natural resource management at SLU.

Diplomutdelning för Unga Planetskötare 2026.

Conclusion with Young Planet Keeper

On September 5, all Young Planet Keepers 2026 gathered for a concluding meeting at Sigtuna Folkhögskola to celebrate and share each other's projects.

Newsletter September 2026

The newsletter for September 2026 is here!

Welcome Katrin!

Acting Project Manager in the area of Local economy and Sustainable entrepreneurship

Gerda's pantry

Project manager Terese Olsson wants to establish a local self-picking of corn and strawberries in Frösunda, Vallentuna.

Food from the ground – outdoor kitchen

Bobrunna farm wants to show with the project that it is possible to cook in simple and sustainable ways with materials that are readily available.

Digital platform for local food cultural heritage

With this initiative, project leader Linda Lönnqvist aims to create a digital platform to collect local recipes, stories, and food traditions in Uppland.

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Uppland pintxo

With this project, Uppsala Food Council wants to highlight Uppland's food culture by creating a local variant of an Uppland pintxo.

The Café

Lotta wants to develop Åby into an even more inviting place, and with The Café, she wants to create a space where people can meet, have coffee, and relax.

Hans Hallengren

The Voice of the Countryside – Resilience for Real

Project leader Hans Hallengren wants to highlight the conditions that small food producers face. The project is conducted as a podcast series where local producers can speak in their own voices and share their experiences.

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Make use of the farm's fruits and berries

Project leader Lena Engen wants to make use of the farm's fruits and berries and let them become part of a local cycle in Vallentuna.

Harvest market in Gräsö

Ellinor Nordensten wants to create a recurring market for local and locally produced food and drink in Östhammars municipality.

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Bakery cottage in Viby

Pelle & Marie want to explore whether it is possible to give new life to an unused cottage in Viby by transforming it into a bakery cottage.

Bird-friendly rural areas

In the project, Nils and Elton work to strengthen bird life by setting up birdhouses and spreading knowledge about biodiversity in Uppsala and Knivsta's rural areas.

Nature conservation at Toftesta holme

In this project, the young planet caretakers Johanna Nilsson and Elis Bergman want to strengthen the natural values at Toftesta holme and the area around Lilla Garns nature park. By combining several conservation efforts, they aim to increase biodiversity while also creating richer nature experiences for visitors.

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Information signs along hiking trails

Project leaders Oona and Clara want to make it easier for children and young people to discover the nature that is close to them. Through outdoor activities, they hope to contribute to both increased well-being and a growing interest in nature and sustainability issues.

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.