Around 250 participants from Slovenia and other European sverigepiller.com countries will gather on 8^th and 9^th October 2019 in the hilly region of Haloze. In the presence of distinguished guests and experts participants will discuss the current challenges in rural development and agriculture. Split into nine working groups, spread around picturesque landscapes of Haloze, they will search for optimal solutions in the new programming period between 2021 and 2027. Foreign guests are invited to participate on 8^th October in the workshop “Local Economies”. Plenary sessions on 9^th October will be simultaneously translated into English language. During the event, the ARGE prize for the best Slovenian village and NEWBIE prize for the innovative young farmer will be awarded.

Applications for participation should be sent before 20^th September 2019. Please find more about the programme of the 5^th Slovenian Rural Parliament and the link to the application form at www.drustvo-podezelje.si.