Weltacker Dortmund

The Global Field in Dortmund will open in 2026, adding another location to the international network. The project at the Schultenhof in Dortmund closely combines education, research and practice. Covering an area of 2,000 m², the field in the Ruhr area uses a classic Global Field approach to show how our global arable land is used and what challenges exist for food justice, soil fertility and sustainable agriculture.

A man measures out areas on a freshly tilled field.
Initial preparations (©Ernährungsrat Dortmund)
Five people stand in a semi-circle on the Global Field, the two Dortmund women tell their stories.
First tours (©Ernährungsrat Dortmund)
A hand-drawn note lies in front of the Global Field, with "Global Field Dortmund" written on it.
The Global Field (©Ernährungsrat Dortmund)

The Dortmund Global Field is part of the European EU research project REDESIGN, which is investigating innovative approaches to sustainable food systems. Qualitative and quantitative data is being collected on site as a case study.
At the same time, an educational concept is being developed in cooperation with local educational stakeholders as part of the EU funding program Turn the Tables, which will be launched on the Dortmund Global Field from summer 2026.

A large group of adults stands in front of the Global Field in Dortmund.
The Global Fields visit Dortmund (©Ernährungsrat Dortmund)
A wooden sign with a painted lemon, above it the inscription lemon, a wooden sign with an orange.
Temporary signs (©Ernährungsrat Dortmund)

You can find more information on the website of the Dortmund Food Council.

More information about the Global Field Dortmund