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When we ask people to describe a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), most imagine a software developer working in a modern office or a scientist in a sterile laboratory. They rarely think of a professional on a farm managing a complex bio-reactor filled with insects. Yet, as the world faces a growing food crisis and a changing climate, this is exactly where the most important scientific work is happening. Today, the agricultural sector faces a

We are thrilled to announce that the EntoFARM Circular Economy Educational Toolkit is officially published and ready for use in classrooms. This comprehensive resource is designed to help teachers bring the concepts of sustainability and the circular economy to life through the lens of innovative insect farming. What’s Inside the Toolkit? The toolkit features five interactive modules that transform complex environmental theories into engaging, hands-on lessons: Introduction

The European Erasmus+ project EntoFARM was successfully presented at Patras IQ 2026 , one of Greece’s leading innovation and technology events, held at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras from 27 February to 1 March 2026. The project, titled “Promoting Circular Economy Strategies through Open Source Insect Farm Technology among School Children” , attracted strong interest from visitors, particularly university students and stakeholders interested i

On 26 March 2026 , the Association for Internationalization in Education and Science – Inter-Edu successfully organized a capacity-building webinar for natural science teachers in North Macedonia, as part of the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Circular Economy Strategies through Open Source Insect Farm Technology among School Children (ENTOFARM)” . The online session, conducted via Google Meet and delivered in Macedonian, brought together 20 dedicated teachers , all eager to ex

Between 13–15 March 2026, the EntoFARM project reached a significant milestone in Bulgaria, as our partner organisation, Association “Professional Forum for Education” (PFE), successfully delivered a series of impactful teacher trainings במסגרת the Winter Pedagogical Academy in Velingrad, as well as an additional in-person session at ISU “Metodiy Draginov” in Draginovo. Bringing together more than 130 educators from across the country, these trainings created a dynamic space

The University of Patras and the University of Thessaly proudly showcased the European Erasmus+ project EntoFARM at AGROTICA 2026 , one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in Southeast Europe, held in Thessaloniki. This dynamic participation highlighted how innovation, education, and sustainability can come together to shape the future of agriculture. 🚀 Bringing Circular Economy to Life At the exhibition, the project team presented an interactive stand that captured

EntoFARM made its mark in Štip, North Macedonia , with the successful pilot implementation at the Goce Delčev Elementary School, turning classrooms into living labs for sustainability and circular economy education. Through hands-on activities and interactive learning, students and teachers explored the fascinating world of insect farming, discovering how organic waste can be transformed into valuable resources. Using an open-source, low-cost insect farming unit, participants

On 10 December 2025 , the second EntoFARM pilot was implemented at the Vocational High School of Agriculture “BUZEMA” in Bulgaria. The visit brought together students, teachers, and the pilot team for an engaging, hands-on session where sustainability and circular thinking moved from theory into real-world practice. Students explored mealworm farming through a series of short inputs and interactive activities. They learned how a small insect farm operates, what is required f

On 2 December 2025 , the first EntoFARM pilot was implemented at 1st EPAL Volou in Volos. The visit brought together students, teachers, and the pilot team for a hands-on session where sustainability and circular thinking moved from the classroom into practice. Students explored mealworm farming through a mix of short inputs and interactive activities, including how a small insect farm works, what’s needed for rearing, and how the process can connect to waste-reduction and

We’re excited to announce the launch of our EntoFARM educational guides , designed to make insect farming simple, engaging, and...

On September 26th , our team participated in the Researcher’s Night 2025 in Larisa, alongside the University of Patras and the...

On May 28, 2025 , the University of Patras (UPatras) proudly represented the EntoFARM project at the EPI GIS V Conference held in...

On April 29, 2025, the University of Patras welcomed 45 students from the 2nd and 3rd grades of the 7th Vocational High School – 1st...

On April 7, 2025, the EntoFARM project took center stage at the University of Thessaly’s postgraduate course "Best Practices in Waste...

Volos, April 7, 2025 – At the University of Thessaly 50 students from the 1st EPAL Agias stepped into the world of entomology and...

On April 2nd, 2025, the Department of Agriculture at the University of Patras in Messolonghi opened its doors to a group of 100 high...