Kultivaatio
Kultivaatio is a term used in Finnish discourse to describe an integrated approach to cultivating both land and community. The word blends concepts of soil cultivation with cultural practice, signaling a philosophy in which ecological farming and social collaboration reinforce one another. In practice, kultivaatio encompasses urban and peri-urban agriculture, seed sovereignty, biodiversity, composting, water stewardship, and open knowledge sharing among gardeners, educators, and artists.
The underlying philosophy emphasizes resilience, local adaptation, participatory decision making, and long-term stewardship of ecosystems. It
The term has appeared in Nordic urban agriculture discussions since the early 2010s and is used by
Practices commonly associated with kultivaatio include community gardens, school gardening programs, markets and events hosted at
Critics argue that kultivaatio can become a broad label without clear metrics or governance structures, while
See also sustainable agriculture, agroecology, community garden.