Expertise
Advising farmers organizations, exporters and importers on organic farming practices and fair trade principles
Developing organic value chains
Applying a holistic view of tropical agricultural systems.
Enabling certification
Supporting farmers organisations to benefit from organic and fair trade markets.
Building up living soils
Through agroforestry, composting and other good agroecological practices.
Co-creating knowledge
Through participatory extension and facilitation approaches.
"In our certification journey as ACPCU, we appreciate you Manfred Fuerst.
Your effort on trainings and general capacity building for extension, guidance on internal control systems, Agroforestry, standards interpretation, and development of implementation strategies has made us excellent."
Nicodemus Bamuhangaine
Organic Supervisor at ACPCU
"In 1994 in Honduras it started with consulting for organic coffee and forest management, since then I know Manfred as a consultant for people who also care about their environment and work on the basis of organic agriculture and fair trade."
Andrea Fütterer
Head of Policy Department of GEPA.
"I know Manfred for at least for last twenty years and while working in Organic agriculture I have hardly found any one more passionate than him for the cause.
His agricultural experience at different geographies easily puts him apart in the class. A champion agriculturist on his own merit."
Krishnendu Chattopadhyay
Vice President at Nature Bio Foods: India, The Netherlands, USA
"Environmentally conscious person, lover and passionate about organic agriculture, highly trained and committed to his work and profession."
Dulce Marlen Contreras
General Manager of Exportadora de Productos Orgánicos 18 Conejo S.A de C.V.
About Manfred Fürst
Over 85+ completed projects
Developing organic and fair trade value chains with farmer organizations, exporters and importers, particulary in Organic coffee, organic cocoa and tropical fruit.
35 years experience
Hands-on experience in organic farming practices, agroforestry and soil fertility. Expert in organic supply chain management and certification requirements for organic and fair trade products.
Working worldwide
Trainings in organic farming, agroforestry and climate change adaptation. Strengthening producer organisations and support for access to international markets.
Based in Germany – working worldwide!
Get in touch! I look forward to your enquiry.