transformation through locally led development
Upplandsbygd supports enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who want to work for a sustainable transition in rural areas.
News
Newsletter September 2026
Acting Project Manager
Grow more – for preparedness and community!
International meeting about smart villages
The Taste Journey in Vallentuna!
Great turnout at the haymaking festival
Young Planet Keeper featured in The Guardian
Taste Vallentuna 2026!
Newsletter June 2026
Local food, coordinated distribution, and MatVärden Market
Smart villages strengthen rural resilience in three countries
Annual meeting 2026
Calendar
International meeting and study trip in Uppland countryside
In mid-September, villages from Uppland, Latvia, and Lithuania will meet to share experiences and development ideas. The focus is on local development power, community, and collaboration. Through stronger networks, meeting places, and cooperation between associations, businesses, and residents, we want to create increased participation and long-term sustainable solutions. The villages work with different focuses based on their local conditions.
Grow more – for preparedness and community!
Welcome to an inspiring fair and lecture for those who want to grow more – for preparedness and community. The event is part of the preparedness week in Knivsta.
AU
Digital meeting 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Project
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
Measures against invasive species: communication and control
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.