About The Global Bean Project
The Global Bean Project is an international network that works to expand the cultivation and everyday use of legumes through knowledge exchange, public programming, and collaboration.
Legumes play a key role in agriculture and food. They improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and provide a low-impact source of protein. At the same time, they are deeply rooted in regional food cultures.
We work with partners worldwide to document practices, share knowledge, and support the wider use of legumes across farming and food.
Why legumes?
Legumes are:
- A reliable source of plant protein with lower environmental impact
- Key to soil fertility through natural nitrogen fixation
- Important in diversified farming systems
- Part of everyday food traditions across regions
What we do
Knowledge and resources
Information sheets, cultivation guides, and documentation of
practices from our partners.
Events and public programming
Online seminars, workshops, and cooking sessions connecting practitioners across regions.
Network and collaboration
Supporting exchanges between partners, including seed initiatives, joint events, and shared projects.
Background and support
The Global Bean Project is part of the Global Field movement, run by the Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft.
It was established in 2021 within the Global Field – 2000m² in Berlin and was supported for two years by the German Ministry for the Environment through the European Environment Initiative.
We are currently seeking funding and partnerships to continue and expand our work.
