Crandashichallenge in YOKOHAMA

Last update date November 2, 2023

Recruitment of students to participate in Kradashi Challenge

Based on the "Memorandum on Public-Private Partnership on Food Loss Reduction" concluded in February 2020, Yokohama City and Kradashi Co., Ltd. are working together to reduce food loss.

From August 2023, participants will experience the process of vegetable production, distribution and sales, think about food loss and local production for local consumption, and implement the “Kradashi Challenge inYOKOHAMA” to take action. Recruit.

How to apply　※Recruitment of participants has been closed.

Please apply from the following application form.

[Application Form] Kradashi Challenge in YOKOHAMA (outside site)

・　Application period: Until Thursday, June 22, 2023
・　Number of applicants: 12 (If there are many applicants, priority will be given to students studying or living in Yokohama City.)
・　Target: University and graduate students

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・　August Orientation and Facility Tour
・　September and October Agricultural experience (Activity frequency: bi-weekly Saturday + α)
・　November Marche Preparation
・　Held in December Marche
・　January Review and Ex-post Report Meeting

Farmers who cooperate

Mr. Kazuhiro Sano

Manages kururu farm. A young farmer who works on agriculture that is friendly to people and nature without using pesticides and fertilizers. Considering the global environment, we will minimize packaging and packaging so that no waste does not come out, and aim for agriculture with zero waste.

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Students working in the field of Kazuhiro Sano's field

Mr. Taku Fujimata

A young farmer who is particular about open-field cultivation and tells local production for local consumption where you can taste the local season locally. From production to consumption, he plays an active role in community-based agricultural style that completes within the region. We want to make young people hope by earning money from agriculture.

Taku Fujimata's image

A student who works in Taku Fujimata's field

Mr. Teru Yano

Operates a natural vegetable garden "Akane Sora". The only experiential learning event in Yokohama with the theme of "fields where families can play and learn" Young farmer working on agriculture. They grow vegetables with minimal environmental impact without using chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and hold a wide variety of events throughout the year.

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A student working in Teru Yano's field

Previous Kradashi Challenge inYOKOHAMA

Students participating in the Kradashi Challenge inYOKOHAMA, which was held from February to September 2022, have introduced the activities and the learning gained through the activities.

[Participant Report] A social contribution internship “Karadashi Challenge” is being held at “Yokohama, a town with“ agriculture ”! (External Site)

[Participant Report] Student dispatch! Yokohama City Krachare interim report session (outside site)

[Participant Report] From farming experience to sales A Marche will be held in Yokohama City Hall! ~ I want to tell you, ten meals ~ (outside site)

[Participant Report] Finally! 8-month compilation of Yokohama Kracharee (outside site)

What is Kradashichallenge?

The social contribution internship `` Kuradashi Challenge '' is a program where students who are interested in regional revitalization and food loss reduction can learn about social issues such as food loss reduction through farming experiences at local farmers who are suffering from labor shortages. Activities. Many encounters that arise from actually visiting the site and farming and exchanging opinions with the local people will trigger them to think about the current situation and issues of the region as their own, and you can gain learning that cannot be obtained by classroom lectures.