About the SustainAgri Project
         Purpose:
         To help young people to become ‘agripreneurs’
         Training Toolkit and Resources:
         The Erasmus+ SustainAgri project includes a set of learning resources to help young people to 
         understand how to prepare a business plan to create a sustainable agricultural enterprise. The resources 
         include: 
         •   Training course supported by a set of practical tools and learning activities
         •   A serious Game called: ‘The Young Agripreneur’ 
         •   SustainAgri Toolkit
  Introduction to SustainAgri
        SustainAgri Project Aims
        •  To strengthen the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by introducing young 
           agripreneurs into sustainable farming
        •  To create incentives for younger people to consider entering and leading agri 
           enterprises
        •  To link sustainability with farm profitability, demonstrating how the adoption of new 
           technologies and management practices can reduce environmental impact and 
           increase profitability
        •  To improve awareness of rural communities on social and environmental 
           responsibility
        •  To foster transnational cooperation among the widest possible number of actors 
           along the agricultural sector to better service sustainable farming.
  Introduction to SustainAgri
        SustainAgri – Learning and Tools
        •  The modules include a series of tools 
           that you can use to develop your 
           business idea (example right).                           Tool: SWOT Analysis
        •  For each tool, there is an explanation 
           of the purpose of each tool and how 
           to use it.
        •  It is recommended that you take 
           time to use the tools to help build 
           your business idea. 
  Introduction to SustainAgri
        SustainAgri Modules
        •  Module 1: Sustainable Agriculture and the Agripreneur
        •  Module 2: Developing a Business Plan
        •  Module 3: Sustainability and Business Improvement
        •  Module 4: Innovation and Product Development
        •  Module 5: Finance for Enterprises
        •  Module 6: Marketing and Networking
        •  Module 7: People Management and Human Resources
  Introduction to SustainAgri
        Module 1: Sustainable Agriculture and the Agripreneur
        Aim:
        This module is about the emergence of global trends impacting on the agricultural 
        sector and the opportunities creating opportunities for aspiring and existing 
        entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector
       Learning Outcomes:
       •  Be able to discuss key global environmental trends
       •  Understand key global trends impacting on the agricultural sector
       •  Understand alternative, sustainable business models
       •  Explain the different types of agripreneurs and enterprises
       •  Understand the skills, knowledge and abilities needed for starting and running an 
          enterprise
  Introduction to SustainAgri