The purpose of the Landgard Foundation is to obtain funding in order to strengthen and promote plant breeding and horticulture within Germany, particularly in the fields of ornamental plants, and fruit and vegetable cultivation.

Funds from the foundation can be used in pursuit of the purpose of the foundation, for:

• subsidising basic research and research projects
• subsidising public and charitable research institutions and facilities
• creating and subsidising facilities
• awarding grants and allowances to support young talents, and to subsidise education and ongoing professional training

promoting cooperation between organisations and facilities that pursue the same goals

Current projects

• Grundschul-Projekt „Unser Schulgarten“
• Zertifikatslehrgang „Betriebswirt im Produktionsgartenbau“