Welcome

Aequor is the centre of expertise for the sector food & environment, linking business and vocational education with a view to ensuring that the food and agricultural sectors continue in the future to play an important economic and social role in the Dutch society. As a meeting place, Aequor contributes to the distribution of knowledge and skills.

Aequor, the natural meeting place for education and business in the agricultural sectors

Aequor has equipped its building based on the theme 'meeting’. The organisation takes up a proactive position in respect of initiating and organising meetings in the agricultural sector. During these meetings, coaching, consultancy, expertise and cooperation play a key role. To be able to offer tailor-made consultancy and support, Aequor has developed a number of tools including the quality assessment system and training courses for practical trainers.
Employers, employees and educational institutions are represented within Aequor. The organisation aims for the highest possible quality in products and service provision, as underlined by certification according to the ISO-9001:2000 standard.

Sectors

Within Aequor, five sectors have been identified:

·          Flower and garden centre sector
Florists, garden centres, travelling trade
·          Animal care
Zoos, kennels, veterinary practices, children’s farms, pet retail trade; livestock and horse breeders; companies for beef cattle, pigs, poultry, livestock trade, horse breeders and riding stables
·          Green Spaces
(landscape) Gardeners, municipalities, forestry companies, contractors, environmental consultancy agencies, recreation companies
·          Plant culture
Arable and market gardening companies, agricultural contractors, wholesalers, biological-dynamic farms
·          Food and beverages industry
Businesses for processing or producing vegetables and fruit, bread and confectionery, chocolate, soft drinks and dairy products