Program Title: Skill Training to Promote Biodiversity and Organic Farming
Dates: 5–16 August 2025
Locations: Zurich, Aargau, Bern, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino (Switzerland)
Organized by: CAU, FiBL, SwissHerbs.Org, University of Zurich
Arrival at Geneva Airport, transfer to Zurich and hotel check-in.
University of Zurich and Jucker Farm Visit
Introduction to UPLC-MS at the University of Zurich’s Mass Spectrometry Center.
Tour of biodiversity park and ecological farm at Juckerhof in Seegräben, with a focus on sustainable farming methods.
FiBL Visit in Aargau
Introduction to the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL).
Workshops on organic agriculture, crop production, animal feed, and the DOC trial experiment.
Youth forum presentations by Chinese and Swiss speakers on sustainability and organic agriculture.
Visit to FiBL winery with wine tasting.
Composting Workshop in Mellikon
Lectures and demonstrations on compost production, quality evaluation, and home composting techniques.
Hands-on practice with compost applications in gardening.
Free time or local exploration (no formal program).
Organizing Committee
- Dr. Qiyan Wang-Mueller – President, SwissHerbs.Org
- Dr. Jacques G. Fuchs – Executive President, Academic Committee
- Prof. Laurent Bigler – Vice President, Academic Committee
Support Team: Hans Galliker, Armin Müller, Xiaoqing Zhang, Aaron Held
Contact: info@swissherbs.org | swissherbs.org