Hofmen Design from the farm in Pöllau: Art and culinary brings combined!

Hofmen Design from the farm in Pöllau: Art and culinary brings combined!

DESIGN AB HOF, Hofladen Schönau 64, 8225 Pöllau, Österreich - in Pöllau, Austria, from May 10th to June 14th 2025 the farm shop of Design from Hof ​​. This event is not only a sales platform for agricultural products and selected design products, but also a way to celebrate the connection between creative industries and agriculture. Design from the farm was recently awarded the agricultural innovation award "Vifzack", which underlines the commitment to innovative approaches and sustainability.

The varied program includes various workshops such as tie-ups, syrup cooking, hand lettering workshops, ceramic workshops and upcycling workshops for children. A special highlight will be the opening of the farm shop with an art exhibition by the artist Anne des Brugassières. Their impressive wooden works of art, which were processed with chainsaw and gas burner, will be transformed into a creative ambience.

opening times and contact

The farm shop is open daily from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is located in Schönau 64, 8225 Pöllau. Interested parties can contact Mag. Karin Heschl-Polzhofer, MBA, on phone 06641235835 or by email to info@design-abhof.at. In addition, the website www.design-abhof.at offers all current information and details about the event.

innovations in agriculture

The relevance of innovations in agriculture can also be seen in the projects that were distinguished as part of the prize. One of the innovative projects comes from Thomas Windisch, who runs a PV cleaning company in Kirchbach and specializes in cleaning photovoltaic systems. Through the use of special techniques and technologies, including drones for module state analysis, Windisch contributes to increasing efficiency in agriculture.

Such innovations are particularly important, since in the developmental partner countries in Germany, as the report of the giz , many promising agricultural ideas remain undetected. The aim must be that women and young people get access to these advanced solutions through gender -sensitive agricultural innovations. This affects both the securing of nutrition and adaptation to climate change and the protection of natural resources.