On 12 September, during the Producers’ Gala in Romania, the results and best practices of the COREnet and EU4Advice projects were presented to an audience of 57 small producers and government experts. EU4Advice was represented at the event by its partner Spektrum, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and experience. Judith Molnar presented the results.

Participants were encouraged to follow upcoming AKIS events and opportunities in Romania and to apply the lessons learned in their own activities. The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between producers, advisors, and policy makers in order to improve access to markets.

The strong presence of SFSC advisors in Romania reflects the growing demand for small producers’ products, while also showing that expert guidance is essential to help producers with sales and market access. Together, initiatives like COREnet and EU4Advice play a valuable role in supporting local food systems and ensuring that small producers can thrive.