Women Innovators in Sweden - Farming Fact Sheet #088

Naturbruksskolan Sötsen is a public upper-secondary school in Västra Götaland Region, Sweden, specialising in organic farming and sustainable agriculture. The school operates a living lab with testbeds for biogas, bio-refining, biochar, solar energy, electric tractors, and smart grids. These facilities support research, innovation, and practical training in sustainable food production. Students and teachers engage in real-world projects, while findings are shared with farmers to promote adoption of new practices. The school collaborates with regional authorities and research institutions, and its work is supported by the European Union. The school also develops sustainable recipes through its restaurant team and participates in open days to raise public awareness. The initiative aims to reduce fossil fuel use, enhance biodiversity, and foster environmentally responsible agriculture.