# German regional agriculture and food promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-regional-agriculture-and-food-promotion > Updated: 2026-08-31T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. In North Rhine-Westphalia, regional agricultural and food industry stakeholders are promoting local production through various initiatives. These include the Ernährung-NRW e. V. presentation in Münster to showcase food economy innovation and the BioWochen NRW campaign, which connects consumers with organic farms through educational activities and festivals. Agriculture Minister Silke Gorißen has highlighted the importance of regional value chains and food security through visits to innovative family-run farms. In Rhineland-Palatinate, Agriculture Minister Christine Schneider has called for increased appreciation of domestic and regional food products. She noted that consumer interest in organic and regional foods has regressed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneider expressed concern that low food prices in Germany relative to income and other European nations may lead to a lack of appreciation for local production, potentially impacting domestic agriculture. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Rhineland-Palatinate Minister calls for more appreciation of local food Rhineland-Palatinate Agriculture Minister Christine Schneider argues that low food prices in Germany reduce consumer appreciation for regional and organic products. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rhineland-palatinate-minister-calls-for-more-appreciation-of-local-food ### 2026-08-25: North Rhine-Westphalia promotes regional agriculture and food industry Agricultural initiatives in North Rhine-Westphalia are promoting regional food production through anniversary celebrations in Münster, organic farming campaigns, and ministerial visits to local farms. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-rhine-westphalia-promotes-regional-agriculture-and-food-industry --- Cite as: German regional agriculture and food promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-regional-agriculture-and-food-promotion