About Us
Young Friends of the Countryside is a non-profit organization aiming to promote interconnectivity
between young people across Europe who have a longstanding personal or professional interest
in rural matters, entrepreneurship, land ownership
and management of the countryside.
the network
Exclusive insights into rural family businesses.
Networking opportunities with like-minded members who share the same rural interests.
Access to learning and education on associated rural and agricultural matters.
Opportunities for entrepreneurship and project funding.
A platform for a united voice regarding rural and environmental issues and policies at an international level.
Access to employment opportunities and work experience in the rural sector and associated areas.

events

The Young Friends of the countryside meet annually twice across different locations of Europe.
At these events members have the opportunity to learn about interesting projects across Europe.
Please log in to view upcoming events and for more information.
LOG INfamigro award
The Famigro Award is granted annually to a young European entrepreneur who is making a special contribution to the rural economy and environment.
Sponsored by Karl Grotenfelt, the Famigro Award supports projects that provide answers to current challenges of the rural sector.
The award includes prize money of €5,000, an article in the widely published Countryside Magazine and the opportunity to join the Young Friends of the Countryside at their General Assembly.
Read our article on the winners of the Famigro Award in 2022 here.
INTERESTED? The deadline to apply for the 2023 edition is March 1. For further information please get in touch with us.
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our team
MARIE CHRISTINE SCHÖNBORN
PRESIDENT
HEINRICH VON CROY
VICE PRESIDENT
ANNA NEEDHAM-ZAHEDI
VICE PRESIDENT
JOANA SOTTO MAYOR
BOARD MEMBER
HEINRICH XXIX REUSS
BOARD MEMBER
LEONOR CESAR DAS NEVES
BOARD MEMBER
STEPHANIE BRUUN DE NEERGAARD
BOARD MEMBER
ANTOINE LAMARCHE
BOARD MEMBER
JEAN D’ASPREMONT
BOARD MEMBER
ANTOINE DE THEUX
BOARD MEMBER
young Friends In Numbers
265
Members
20
Countries
30+
Start-ups
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MARIE CHRISTINE SCHÖNBORN
PRESIDENT

HEINRICH VON CROY
VICE PRESIDENT

ANNA ZAHEDI
VICE PRESIDENT

ALBERTO HERMOSEL
SECRETARY GENERAL

ANTOINE DE THEUX
BOARD MEMBER

ANTOINE LAMARCHE
BOARD MEMBER

STEPHANIE BRUUN DE NEERGAARD
BOARD MEMBER

JOANA SCOTTO MAYOR
BOARD MEMBER

HEINRICH XXIX REUXX
BOARD MEMBER

JEAN D’ASPREMONT
BOARD MEMBER

LEONOR CESAR DAS NEVES
BOARD MEMBER