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Anniversary voices: "A change of perspective is always needed"

Martin Ott.

Martin Ott was President of the Foundation Council of FiBL Switzerland from 2007 to 2022. (Photo: Marion Nitsch)

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic Agriculture was established on 1 February 1973, FiBL was able to start its work on 1 April 1974. That is why, until April, several "anniversary voices" will contribute to the celebrations.

These voices will share their perspectives on FiBL and talk about their relationship with the institute. This time, it is Martin Ott's turn. He was the president of the Foundation Council of FiBL Switzerland from 2007 to 2022. He was on the Foundation Council for over three decades and was also a long-standing member of the Management Board. He worked as a Demeter farmer for 40 years, during which time he helped establish the Swiss Biodynamic Training Programme, among other things. Martin Ott also worked as a musician and author, and was politically active for the Green Party at the municipal and cantonal level.

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