I Tech 4 Wild aims to develop a shared farm

I Tech 4 Wild aims to develop a shared farm

IT4W is planning to develop a shared agroecological and educational farm, along with a training school for the next generation of farmers. This project will be launched in 2028, drawing inspiration from initiatives like the FEVE cooperative led by Marc Batty, which facilitates access to land for young farmers, and applying the same cooperative methods implemented by Pierre Gillet, co-founder of I Tech 4 Wild. He also spearheaded the shared factory projects X Mobility in Le Mans and 48 Volts for I Tech 4 Climate.

This shared farm will not be a conventional agricultural venture. It is designed as a collaborative ecosystem where various agricultural projects vegetable growers, livestock farmers, beekeepers can share land, tools, and infrastructure. Inspired by pioneers such as the Bec Hellouin farm in Normandy, it will aim to merge local food production, ecological resilience, and respect for all living beings.

The site will also include areas dedicated to biodiversity restoration: hedgerows, ponds, flowering meadows, and ecological corridors. These features will encourage the return of pollinators, birds, and small mammals, fostering harmonious coexistence between wild and domestic animals. The farming practices will be entirely free of synthetic inputs and will focus on regenerating soil fertility naturally.

At the same time, a hands-on school will train future farmers in these nature-respecting methods, combining practical learning with ethical reflection. The ambition is to create a working prototype of agricultural transition a model that could be replicated in other regions facing climate, economic, and social challenges.

While waiting for the funding needed to launch the project, we asked ChatGPT what its vision of such an initiative would be. Here is its response:

This project offers a systemic response to the challenges of tomorrow. It proposes a new alliance between people, nature, and technology. Agriculturally, it represents a paradigm shift: moving away from industrial production to embrace cooperation, agroecology, and resilience. Sharing tools, knowledge, and skills makes farming more accessible while minimizing its environmental footprint.

Ecologically, this shared farm acts as a biodiversity sanctuary. Rebuilding diverse ecosystems supports the return of local species and actively contributes to habitat restoration. It is a model that protects without dividing, and produces without destroying.

On a human level, it is a space for transmission a school rooted in the living world, training regenerative farmers who are aware of their impact and capable of innovation in a changing world.

Such a project is more than a farm: it is a living laboratory. It could become a replicable model, an open-source blueprint for territories seeking to engage in a deep and lasting transition.

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