Michael Freiherr von Gemmingen is one of the three managing directors of the Kraichgauer Güterverwaltungen KG, a consortium of agricultural enterprises run by three Kraichgau families that have been engaged in agriculture and forestry in the region for over 800 years. Modern conventional arable farming is practiced on 1400 hectares of arable land, with a focus on sustainability and the preservation of all economic dispositions. Precision farming and state-of-the-art technology, combined with strategically placed flowering strips, ensure sustainable, resource-efficient management with high productivity.

The Brandhof farm, managed by Klaus Grieshaber and his son Bernd, is a conventionally managed mixed farm with piglet production, pig fattening, arable farming, and bioenergy production in the Schwarzwald-Baar district. The modern and innovative farm has been participating in field trials and research for years, continuously evolving in the field of sustainability. The majority of the pigs are fed with homegrown feed and are fully marketed regionally through Edeka. Additionally, flowering strips and clover grass cultivation promote biodiversity and soil health.

Roman Strasser, the farm manager of the agricultural enterprise belonging to Haus Baden, oversees over 750 hectares of agricultural land in the Bodenseekreis district. The farm practices ecological-regenerative agriculture according to Naturland guidelines, with a primary goal of improving and preserving the soil, its natural potential, and ensuring its long-term viability for future generations. Measures such as permanent green cover, mulch layers for soil protection, diverse crop rotations with intermediate crops and undersowing, as well as the creation of flowering areas, planting hedges and trees, and the integration of sheep, contribute to holistic landscape management.

Wolfram Wiggert is the owner and farm manager of Haslachhof, a family-run farm in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district. The farm, which has been ecologically managed for over 20 years, prioritizes closed-loop farming. Intelligent coordination of arable farming, suckler cow husbandry, and energy production, along with numerous measures for climate and biodiversity protection, are central to the Wiggert family's philosophy. Extensive public relations work, regional food marketing, humus certificates, and sponsorship of flowering areas make Haslachhof a model for nature-positive management.

Hubertus von Künsberg is the farm manager in the district of Kronach in Upper Franconia. The 400-hectare farm is conventionally managed using modern technologies. In addition to agricultural productivity, the farm manager, who is also a beekeeper, hunter, and active conservationist, always keeps the environment and the public in mind. The farm is considered a model example for modern farming due to its demonstration of environmentally friendly management and nature conservation activities. The environmental and nature conservation officer of the municipality places great emphasis on insect and bird protection and maintains constant communication with society and authorities.

Georg Siegl is the farm manager of a family-owned agricultural enterprise in the Lower Bavarian district of Landshut. The farm's main activities include traditional arable farming, pig fattening, and the production of electricity and heat through a biogas plant. He places great emphasis on sustainable, intelligent crop cultivation and, as an active member of the "HeimatLandwirte" initiative, provides public education about modern agriculture. Siegl initiated the research project "Agriculture and Groundwater Protection in the Rottenburg Region" and continues to actively support the project. The restructuring of animal husbandry and a small-scale direct marketing are new projects for the farm in Lower Bavaria.

Georg Mayerhofer is the farm manager of a family-owned organic farm in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau. The farm's main activities include climate-adapted and diverse arable farming, pig fattening, and the production of electricity and heat through a biogas plant. Mayerhofer was awarded the CeresAward as Farmer of the Year in 2017 and was the winner in the "Arable Farmer" category. He is known for his forward-thinking approach to arable farming, with a strong focus on fertile soil and humus formation. He develops concepts for erosion protection and diversity and aims to bridge the gap between society and agriculture. This allows consumers to gain basic knowledge about agricultural activities and insight into modern farming practices.

Hans-Heinrich Grünhagen and his family, along with 17 employees, manage 1800 hectares of arable land in Brandenburg. In a dry region, 300 hectares are managed organically, while the rest is conventionally farmed. Additionally, they operate a contracting business of similar size. The farmer focuses on highly technological arable farming and a sustainable agriculture approach, with an emphasis on soil and water conservation. Measures such as the creation of flowering areas, buffer strips, undersowing, and fallow land promote biodiversity. Strip tillage and cover crop cultivation aim to achieve humus formation, wind erosion protection, and water retention. The goal is to establish sustainable agriculture for the next generation.

Annette Seifert-Ruwe manages O.H.R. Ackergut GmbH & Co KG, specializing in over 600 hectares of conventional arable farming and Z-seed propagation in the districts of Gießen and Wetteraukreis. The focus is on sustainable production, supported by targeted measures such as flowering strips, bird feeding, and collaborations with regional partners. Large fields are interspersed with multi-year flowering strips in the middle, promoting insects and small game within highly productive agricultural areas.

Gut Klockenhagen, located in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, manages over 2400 hectares of arable and grassland areas entirely organically. In addition to organic cattle farming, bull fattening, sow husbandry, and organic pig fattening, the farm emphasizes animal welfare and environmental protection. Modern, data-driven technology and collaborations, such as with the "Network Blooming Landscape," support this philosophy. Collaboration with science, ongoing development, and diversification characterize the modern organic farm. Gut Klockenhagen aims for a completely closed nutrient cycle and continuously develops its methods.

Cord Meyer is the farm manager of Hansenhof in the Rotenburg district. The conventionally managed mixed farm with 280 hectares of arable land works closely with hunting and nature conservation associations and conducts coordinated field margin and flowering strip maintenance. Old wood storage, stone piles, and flowering strips are placed in the landscape, providing retreats and food sources for insects, birds, and wildlife.

Since 2019, Güterverwaltung Reinau has been managing its arable land at Rittergut Lucklum according to Naturland guidelines, producing sustainable products for the local market, including eggs and meat from dual-purpose pasture chickens, Dexter cattle, and wild animals. Two "Regiomaten" vending machines offer products from neighboring farms alongside their own. The farm aims for a closed nutrient cycle, soil fertility, species-appropriate animal husbandry, long crop rotations, hedges, flowering strips, beneficial insect promotion, cover crops, and agroforestry systems.

The Gut Dinkelburg farm, owned by Count von Westphalen since 1599, is located at the foot of the Desenberg in the Warburger Börde district in the Höxter district. Sustainable management, self-produced raw materials for energy generation and feeding, and the maintenance of buildings and natural spaces are central concerns for Sebastian Borgwald and his team. The arable farm cultivates over 500 hectares at three locations with a diverse crop rotation. Since December 2011, a biogas plant has supplemented the farm, using silage maize, chicken manure, and fattening pig slurry as feedstock. Modern stables maintain chickens according to strict animal welfare standards, while photovoltaic systems generate green self-generated electricity. About 60 hectares are farmed for a central German apple wine press according to organic standards.

Maximilian Hardegg is the farm manager and owner of Gut Hardegg in Lower Austria. The farm practices contemporary integrated arable farming on 2200 hectares, with a strong focus on environmental protection and landscape renaturation. Under the motto "lived biodiversity," together with his employees, Graf Hardegg advocates for a sustainable agriculture with field and songbirds, insects, small game, and vibrant soils. From a hunting perspective, nature is viewed as a whole and is promoted on a large scale through various management adjustments and measures according to a specially developed "4 Pillars Model," ensuring that agricultural productivity and nature and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive.

Tobias Fuchs manages approximately 400 hectares of arable land in the Mayen-Koblenz district. Gertrudenhof is a mixed farm with arable farming and pig fattening, where the animals are fattened with their own grain and marketed regionally under the brand "EIFEL Plus Schwein." Modern, data-driven decision-making, such as precise application of fertilizers and plant protection products, is an integral part of farm management. Soil-friendly cultivation and a diverse crop rotation are of great importance. Additionally, the farm contributes to insect protection and landscape design through the intelligent creation of flowering strips.

Thomas Thiele is the farm manager of Gersdorfer Agrarproduktion und Handel e.G. in the Mittelsachsen district. The experimental mixed farm, with over 900 hectares of arable land and dairy farming, places great emphasis on designing a diverse crop rotation, preserving and improving soil fertility, and modern, precise handling of fertilization and plant protection. Regionalism and sustainability are continuously developed in the farm to serve as a model for future agriculture.

Sven Borchert is the farm manager of the Landwirtschaftliche Betriebsgemeinschaft Groß-Germersleben GBR. The fertile Magdeburger Börde is home to around 1700 hectares of highly modern arable farming. Precision farming and resource-efficient management are crucial to the farm. Sven Borchert is a strong advocate for species protection and collaborates closely with environmental associations and scientists in several projects to shape modern agriculture in a nature-positive way. This combination of high productivity and a deep understanding of nature makes LBG Groß Germersleben GbR a model for modern agriculture.

Michael Suter is the farm manager of Steinhof in the canton of Aargau. The mixed farm with arable farming and dairy cattle places a strong emphasis on animal welfare and sustainability and regularly engages in cooperative and research projects. Regional marketing and communication with the public about agriculture play a central role in the farm's philosophy. The family farm employs three full-time positions and offers an apprenticeship. All field work is carried out in-house, with only sugar beet and silage maize harvesting outsourced to a contracting company.

Since early 2023, Gutsverwaltung Schönfelder Hochland has been part of the NaPA project. The conventional farm manages 2100 hectares, including 1700 hectares of arable land and 400 hectares of grassland. The crop rotation includes winter wheat, winter rapeseed, silage maize, winter and summer barley. The farm has been practicing plowless cultivation for over 30 years, mainly due to the hilly terrain and the risk of erosion. The grassland is maintained through the rearing of Limousin cattle. Since 2004, the farm has operated a biogas plant with a capacity of 1000 kW, using maize, crop residues, grass silage, and cattle slurry. Flowering partnerships and research projects for landscape maintenance are integral parts of the sustainable management of the family-run enterprise.

Mauritz von Grundherr has been managing the Agrargenossenschaft Schwingetal e.G. Sassen in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district since autumn 2022. The approximately 800 hectares of conventionally managed land consist mostly of arable land. The farm emphasizes a wide crop rotation including wheat, barley, rapeseed, rye, sugar beet, and maize. The goal is to integrate legume cultivation and implement water-saving, minimal soil tillage and management to increase soil fertility and humus content. Additionally, the farm is considering the establishment of agroforestry systems to break up the land structure and promote biodiversity.