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Future of the village shop in Angern secured: farmer brings a breath of fresh air!
Farmer Maik Burzlaff secures the village shop in Angern, important for the community of Börde, through commitment and modernization.
Future of the village shop in Angern secured: farmer brings a breath of fresh air!
In the small village of Angern, located in the Börde district, there is a positive turning point for the residents. The village shop will continue under the management of farmer Maik Burzlaff from Groß Schwarzlosen. Burzlaff originally only planned to sell his potatoes there, but the synergies between his agricultural business and the village shop have proven extremely beneficial. “I actually just wanted to sell my potatoes here. But it complements our current business perfectly,” says Burzlaff. The support of the village community is a crucial factor for the future of the store.
The importance of the village shop for the community should not be underestimated. A survey recently conducted by MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT showed that many citizens, especially older people, are happy to have the opportunity not to have to travel far. “Especially when you're older, you're very happy when you don't have to travel so far by bus,” said one lady about the advantages of the local supplier. These voices clearly show how important the village shop is as a contact point for the local population.
Challenges and successes of the village shop
The village shop in Angern has been struggling with various challenges for years. Tens of thousands of euros were invested in the modernization to ensure that the villagers could continue to shop in their area. These investments aim to make shopping in the village attractive and to increase competitiveness compared to larger supermarket chains.
In March, MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT had already reported on the difficulties of the store. The long fight to preserve and modernize the village shop has finally led to a positive result. With Maik Burzlaff at the helm, the future looks promising for the village shop and therefore also for the local community. This shows how important it is to support and promote local businesses in order to maintain good supplies in rural areas.
It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming months and whether the village shop can function as a versatile and indispensable part of the community in the long term. However, the feedback from residents and Burzlaff's commitment give hope for a positive development. The report provides more details on the topic www.mdr.de.