The Agroecology game
AGROCHALLENGES is a card game composed of 21 Problem cards and 21 Solution cards. It allows us to gain knowledge and become aware of the concept of Agroecology. Either played alone or in teams the objective is to find solutions or quick fixes to challenges and problems that agriculture must undertake.
The game suggests a broader framework for the agroecology concept integrating different approaches (agronomical, environmental, economic, social...) at various scales (local and glo- bal).
The game has been designed as a step in a longer training sequence. It is a resource to work on players’ perceptions, learn some definitions and concepts and discover the agroecology systemic approach. It allows greater participant’s involvement, fosters debates and generates engagement and curiosity.
Agrochallenges’ History
This game was invented and developed / conceived /desi- gned by Quentin Vaulot (designer - www.vaulot. com), Danuta Rzewuski and Vincent Rousval (RED / French Department of Agriculture and Food) during a workshop at the French-Bra- zilian seminar about Agroecology (2015, lycée agricole d’Ar- ras) which included students and trainers of the agriculture education of both countries.
AGROCHALLENGES is available in 5 languages : French / Franco-German / English / Spanish / Franco-Portu-
guese
Different Play Modes
Competition mode - Individual -
To discover the main definitions of the agroecology sector, to spur participants to share their knowledge and thoughts / reflexions about agriculture and the environment.
Competition mode - Individual -
To discover the main definitions of the agroecology sector, to spur participants to share their knowledge and thoughts / reflexions about agriculture and the environment.
Cooperation mode - In teams-
Offers a time of reflection to better understand the problem and solution cards and the displayed combinations.
Competition mode - Individual -
To validate the skills acquired, have a great time and test your reflexes.
To go further - Entire group -
To become more aware of the multi-sectoral and systemic dimensions of the concept of agroecology and the stakes for the future / in the long run.
To go further - Entire group -
To become more aware of the multi-sectoral and systemic dimensions of the concept of agroecology and the stakes for the future / in the long run.
Key Points:
Geared towards a wide audience : students, tea- chers/professors, agricultural professionals ans agroe- cology lovers.
Used as an educational tool in agricultural training, in education for sustainable development...
Allows greater participant’s involvement and, star- ting from their level of proficiency, set off debates, foster engagement and generate curiosity.
Easily integrated in some modules of agriculture and science education (Agronomy, Geography studies, Bio logy, Ecology, MIL (Module d’Initiative Locale), EIE (enseignement à l’initiative des établissements...).
Designed and tested with numerous cooperating partners throughout the world (Canada, Senegal, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Chile, Germany, United Kingdom).
Game content
21 Problem cards
21 Solution cards
2 memo cards definitions
1 accompanying booklet
A universal game!
