Concordia Liechtenstein supports AckerRacker in nurseries

Over a period of around three years, this will enable six nurseries to create their own vegetable patches and benefit from the multi-award-winning educational programme offered by Acker eV. from Germany.

Early support with a lasting impact

AckerRacker teaches children in a playful way where food comes from. They sow, plant, tend and harvest their own vegetables in their small raised beds – and in doing so experience the connections between nature and nutrition with all their senses. The programme has a particularly lasting impact at nursery age: children develop an awareness of healthy eating at an early age, try more vegetables and spend valuable time outdoors. The increased focus on early support is a logical next step for Ackerschaft. What began with the GemüseAckerdemie in schools is now being consistently expanded – to reach the youngest members of our society.

Making a bigger difference together

To ensure even more children can benefit from this educational programme, the Ackerschaft relies on strong partnerships. The support from Concordia Liechtenstein is a significant first step towards making the programme available to additional nurseries.

About the Ackerschaft and AckerRacker

The AckerRacker educational programme is aimed at nurseries, childcare centres and family centres and is implemented in Liechtenstein by the Ackerschaft association. It combines nature experiences, nutrition education and playful learning. By the end of the gardening year, not only fresh vegetables are growing in the nursery’s own plot, but also curiosity, self-efficacy and team spirit.

Photo: Oliver Ospelt