Sophie Pixius from TERRA Coop joined the Sam Steen Show on RTL Today Radio this morning to talk about the project, which focuses on growing and distributing locally produced vegetables through a community-supported model.
“We were the first community supported agriculture project here back in 2014,” she explained. “At the time, and still now, we import around 98 percent of the vegetables we consume in Luxembourg.”
TERRA operates using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members sign up for a full growing season and receive a weekly basket of fresh, seasonal produce.
“It’s not just a place where you go and buy vegetables,” Pixius said. “You become a member for the whole season, and in exchange you get a weekly basket of whatever is growing at that moment.”
That means no fixed shopping list. Instead, members rediscover seasonal eating, often encountering vegetables they may not be familiar with.
“It’s super seasonal, super fresh, and locally produced,” she added.
Beyond the produce itself, TERRA is built around participation and connection. Members are encouraged to get involved, whether by volunteering on the farm or taking part in events and workshops.
“We have a lot of volunteers coming out to help us throughout the week,” Pixius said. “It’s a place where people meet, exchange and share food.”
The cooperative also fosters a sense of shared learning, with members exchanging recipes and ideas online, helping each other make the most of the seasonal ingredients in their baskets.
In addition to vegetables, TERRA has developed partnerships with other local producers, allowing members to add products such as bread, eggs and mushrooms to their weekly basket.
“We realised it’s interesting for our members to get other high-quality local products, and for producers it gives them certainty that they can sell a certain amount,” Pixius explained.
At its core, TERRA is built on agroecological principles, with a focus on soil health, biodiversity and working in harmony with natural cycles.
The farm spans around 1.5 hectares and grows hundreds of varieties of vegetables throughout the year, using methods inspired by permaculture. There are no chemical fertilisers or pesticides, with composting, minimal soil disturbance and natural pest control forming the backbone of the approach.
The result is a system that not only produces food but actively regenerates the land.
The new growing season is about to begin, with the first vegetable baskets set to be distributed next week.
Members can collect their produce from various locations across Luxembourg, including pick-up points in Eischen and Bonnevoie, as well as selected partner locations. A new home delivery option is also being introduced in Luxembourg City and surrounding areas.
“We’re a small team and we’re always happy to answer questions,” Pixius said.
To find out more or sign up, visit:
https://terra-coop.lu/
You can also listen back to Sophie Pixius’ full interview on the Sam Steen Show below.
