In the meadows in Juchowo, representatives of various ecological environments, scientists, doctors and activists met. The ORGANIC LIFE TOP 50 Final Gala was preceded by the Ecomedicine Congress and the Ecological Networking Session. The program of the day, full of attractions, turned out to be extremely beneficial for the participants!
Text: Żaneta Geltz
Great personalities who have acted with determination for decades, regardless of anything, expecting no subsidies or government support – made everyone feel very special at the very beginning of the day of the event. The uniqueness of this event also lies in going beyond the scope of ecology itself and in taking into account the issue of ethics and the development of human consciousness.
We had the opportunity to see many effective, scientifically supported practices, presented both by the guests who used them in organic farming, and by the management of Juchowo, who presented the principles and examples of biodynamic agriculture, discovering the largest farm in Europe covered by the Demeter label!
Ecomedicine Congress
This extraordinary day began with the first Ecomedicine Congress in Poland, during which scientific and medical knowledge met organic food and showed many benefits of choosing organic food over conventional agriculture products. Participants had the opportunity to learn how to avoid or delay eye diseases for several decades, how to optimize the development of a child’s health and how to avoid the risk of autoimmune, allergic and cancerous diseases. And this is only a symbolic part of the 4-hour lectures.
Lecturers:
- prof. dr hab. Ewa Rembiałkowska
- dr n. med. Barbara Majkowska-Wojciechowska, alergolog
- dr hab. Renata Kazimierczak, prof. SGGW
- dr n. med. Agata Plech, okulista
- mgr inż. Dorota Metera, ekspert ds. ekologii
- mgr Anna Zalewska
- mgr Żaneta Geltz
After a short lunch break, the Foundation Board introduced the participants to the resources of the biodynamic farm in Juchowo. The farm covers an area of nearly 2,000 ha, but the guests saw the nearest buildings, including the place where the pride of the Juchowo Farm brand is created, i.e. high-quality Demeter milk, which is not only intended for direct drinking, as fresh milk, but also processed into the famous cheese and yoghurts. The guests found out that the milk from Juchowo is safe even for people allergic to milk. All Participants had the opportunity to taste different types of cheeses, as well as acquire their favorite flavor (including KUNDEL) and take it home with them.
As part of the Rural Project in Juchowo, various projects are developing, such as pedagogy and education, nature protection and research, professional activation and social integration of people with disabilities. A team of about 130 people is working for the Rural Project.
The trip around Juchowo lasted less than an hour, but it aroused the interest of guests so much that they are already planning their next visit here!
Ecological networking
Ecological networking, as the next point of the program just after the meal, was to connect the leading activists and practitioners of the ecological industry in Poland and generate as many business and educational contacts as possible. This session was very popular! It was also attended by other guests present in Juchowo for other reasons, because, as they stated themselves – they had never had the opportunity to participate in this type of activity before. It took just a few conversations and 30 minutes of activity to produce several hundred new relationships in the professional field. The guests were surprised to find that during these 30 minutes they made more valuable contacts than sometimes during 2 days of fairs or festivals!
See the entire photo report from the Ecological Networking Session here>>
To provide participants with even better conditions for effective cooperation and exchange of experiences, the organizer envisaged an extension of networking in the form of several thematic sessions in three parallel conference rooms. Participants could engage in in-depth conversations and listen to the experiences of farmers, entrepreneurs and environmental activists. Guests could take part in all activities free of charge.
After the networking session, when the participants had already met, they were invited to the Agnihotra show. For the great majority, it was the first opportunity to experience such a practice, and at the same time it was an atmospheric introduction to the Final Gala. The show was conducted by:
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JAROSŁAW BIZBERG – FOUNDER OF THE HOMA THERAPY FOUNDATION
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JOANNA MAHER – GARDEN DESIGNER, HERBALIST
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RORY MAHER – GARDENER, BEEKEEPER, HERBALIST
Agnihotra is the process of purifying the atmosphere by specially prepared fire during sunrise and sunset, a practice derived from Ayurveda, which is the basis of Homa Therapy.
The Final Gala
After this extraordinary overture, the Final Gala had a dimension of a timeless experience, as if all its participants had known each other for decades. The combination of people with the same values around one scene had an electrifying effect on all Participants, as you can see in the photos below. The event took place in the meadows of Juchowo, on the lake shore, surrounded by a forest and with the sounds of departing cranes.
The event turned out to be socially important, significant for the industry and is already in demand in the following years.
It is not known what the fate of the Gala will be, but we know that the Organic Life Top 50 List is already alive and will be expanded with another numbered items in the coming years. It will also be promoted in the media, in the medical and environmental circles. Foundation Stanisław Karłowski is already considering making a larger facility available to the organizers of the Gala so that a larger number of guests can be accommodated in a year’s time, but whether this goal will be achieved, it is not known yet, as the building is undergoing revitalization.
The long-term goal of the Plebiscite is to create a list of the best of the best in terms of activities in the field of ecology in various spheres of our life, both in agriculture, food production, cosmetics, cultivation support measures, in the sphere of activities aimed at increasing Poles’ awareness of the importance of ecology for our future, e.t.c.
Here are the winners of the #ListaORGANICLIFETOP50 Ecological Plebiscite,
winners of the medal and numbered diploma, which translates into a place on the aforementioned list:
Out of 122 nominees through the Jury’s deliberations, a list of 46 qualified Laureates and 10 distinguished persons was drawn up.
Here are the winners of the #ListaORGANICLIFETOP50 Ecological Plebiscite,
winners of the medal and numbered diploma, which translates into a place on the aforementioned list:
1. Danuta Pilarska, Ecological farm Retkowo
Category: FARM
2. Tadeusz Rolnik, ROL-APIS Agnieszka & Tadeusz Rolnik
Category: BEE FARM
3. Maciej Rola, Ecological Farm „Rolówka” Magdalena & Maciej Rola
Category: SOFT FRUIT PLANTATOR
4. Arkadiusz Kartus, Ecological Orchard EKOMARCHATY
Category: ORCHARD GROWER
5. Marcin & Małgorzata Jaszyk, NUTRACEVIT Sp. z o.o.
Category: FRUIT PROCESSING
6. Anna Kojder-Ciubak i Artur Kojder, Winnice Kojder Sp. z o. o.
Category: VINEYARDS
7. Sylwester Strużyna, BIO PLANET S.A.
Category: WHOLESALER
8. Aleksandra & Mieczysław Babalscy, Wytwórnia Makaronu BIO
Category: PRODUCER OF GROATS AND FLOUR
9. Monika Górska, Moja Farma Urody
Category: TEA MANUFACTURER
10. Mirosław Angielczyk, Dary Natury Sp. z o.o.
Category: MANUFACTURER OF HERBS AND SPICES
11. Maciej Kowalewski, Kowalewski Sp. z o.o.
Category: VEGETABLE PROCESSING
12. Krzysztof Romańczyk & Urszula, P.P.U.H. „NIRO” Sp. z o.o.
Category: PASTA PRODUCER
13. Joanna Dorota Tyl, Poloniak.pl Sp. z o.o.
Category: VEGAN FOOD
14. Damian Nowak, Piekarnia Wiejska in Zębowo
Category: A BAKERY
15. Agnieszka Kossowska, Nature Bites Sp. j.
Category: HEALTHY SNACKS
16. Tomasz & Magdalena Obszańscy, FARMY ROZTOCZA, Q100 Sp. z o.o.
Category: ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCER
17. dr inż. Jan Golba, Okrzemkowe Pola
Category: PRODUCER OF SUPPLEMENTS
18. Dariusz Lempkowski, Perma Guard Agro Sp. z o.o.
Category: MANUFACTURER OF PLANT FERTILIZER
19. Sławomir Gacka, ProBiotics Polska Sp. z o. o.
Category: MANUFACTURER OF SOIL FERTILIZER
20. Robert Rząd, distributor of PURO BIO, Puro Verde Rząd Sp.J.
Category: PRODUCER OF COLOR COSMETICS
21. Kamilla Stańczyk, distributor of GEORGANICS, Eco & More Sp. z o.o.
Category: MANUFACTURER OF CARE COSMETICS
22. Piotr Połomski, distributor of Mockmill, Infoxpress Communication Polska Piotr Połomski
Category: MANUFACTURER OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
23. Jarosław Głódkowski, mojabutelka.pl, Ecostock sp. z o. o.
Category: MANUFACTURER OF HOUSEHOLD ACCESSORIES
24. Iwona Borek-Łukaszewska, distributor of ECO RASCALS, IAMED
Category: MANUFACTURER OF BABY ACCESSORIES
25. Tomasz Ireneusz Stręk, Ecotecto Sp. z o.o.
Category: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
26. dr n. med. Mirosław Mastej, Health Center Dr Mastej
Category: MEDICAL DOCTOR
27. dr hab. Ewa Rembiałkowska, Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego
Category: SCIENTIST
28. Kamila i Bogdan Kasperscy, Ecological Farm & Project „Anielskie Ogrody”
Category: GARDENING
29. Jacek Bożek, Klub Gaja
Category: CLUB
30. mgr inż. chemik Maria Staniszewska, POLISH ECOLOGICAL CLUB
Category: ASSOCIATION
31. Fundacja im. Stanisława Karłowskiego, Juchowo Projekt Wiejski
Category: FUNDATION
32. Jadwiga Łopata & Julian Rose, International Coalition for Polish Village Protection, Ekocentrum
Category: COALITION
33. Karolina Gawlik, SmogLab – film „Świat do naprawy” & cycle „Można Inaczej”
Category: FILM / YOUTUBE CHANNEL
34. Ireneusz Ciara, Therapeutic Kitchen CHEF IREK
Category: BLOG
35. Łukasz Smaga, Humanitarian Animal Protection
Category: ACTIVITST FOR ANIMALS’ SAKE
36. Jarosław Bizberg, Terapy Homa Foundation
Category: INITIATIVE
37. Dorota Metera, Bioekspert Sp. z o. o.
Category: PERSONALITY
38. Ewa Smuk-Stratenwerth, Peter Stratenwerth, Ecology & Culture Association ZIARNO, EUL
Category: FARMERS’ EDUCATION
39. Beata Hałabura, Save the bees action on Pomagam.pl
Category: EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
40. Nicole Grospierre-Słomińska, author of “Super Mikroby”
Category: BOOK
41. Wiktor Sawosz, distributor of brand L’Arbre Vert, Brand Distribution Group
Category: CLEANING PRODUCTS
42. Natasza Świtalska, Family Bio Market – organic products supermarket
Category: SUPERMARKET CHAIN
43. Joanna Szczepaniak, author of the concept Kitchen for Health
Category: KITCHEN
44. Anna Osińska, Polish Education Center
Category: ORGANIZER OF MEDICAL EVENTS
45. Mateusz Szewc, Show NATURA FOOD & BEECO, MAKIS Sp. z o.o.
Category: ORGANIZER OF FAIR EVENTS
46. Anna Czyszczoń, Sanatorium Lawendowy Zdrój – Medycyna & Spa
Category: HOTEL
The jury did not appoint 4 categories this year, and some of the categories were changed at the will of the jury, in accordance with the rules of the Plebiscite.
All winners receive a diploma, a medal, have a right to an online interview about their activities and the possibility of a year of promotional support from the editorial of ORGANICZNEZYCIE.pl, as well as an interview on the online service of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce.
However, the distinguished receive a diploma of recognition and the possibility of an online interview at ORGANICZNEZYCIE.pl.
In addition, all the current Laureates and Distinguished received material prizes from the Fundacja im. Stanisław Karłowski and the GELTZ MEDIA publishing house. The diplomas were funded by the Demeter-Poland Association.
Here are the names of the people who selected the Jury from among the nominees and awarded 10 distinctions:
- Dawid Celej, Regina Vitae Dawid Celej
- Adam Zamoyski, EKO ADAMÓW
- Bogusław Leśniewski, RUNOLAND Sp. z o. o. – Sp. J.
- Magdalena i Mikołaj Batorowie, Zakwasownia Organic Food & Cafe
- Iwona Wieczorek, Gospodarstwo Rybackie “Zawólcze” Iwona Wieczorek
- Adam Uptas i Sebastian Kossakowski, GreenTree Group
- Tomasz Chodnikiewicz, Spółdzielnia Świetlik Reaktywacja
- Kornelia Cypryjańska, Centrum Edukacyjne Ekolandia.edu
- Ben Lazar, Szkoła Ekologii, Permakultury i ogrodnictwa miejskiego
- Magazyn i serwis online HIPOALERGICZNI
We would like to thank the Readers for the Nomination, as well as colleagues for the joint many years of effort put into creating the knowledge base.
