OUR APPROACH TO FARMING

Since Koepon was founded in 1970, our never-failing vision of being world-leading sustainable farmers has continuously driven the positive development of our farms. Our goal is to produce sound, healthy food on thriving and living farms.

We love the land and are committed to the intelligent management of the earth’s resources. We want to grow more with less. We substitute input with knowledge. We work hard to grow our crops and rear our livestock, while actively promoting biodiversity, fertile soils, animal welfare and greener energy sources.

In Koepon, we know that “we can’t be green if we are in the red.” But we are farmers not land speculators. We are not out to make fast returns by taking short-cuts or mining our farms. Turning a farm or a forest into the very best can take a generation. Our long-term approach to farming works because we do not farm to quit, we farm with a 150-year perspective. However, none of our goals can be reached without the enthusiasm of our teams worldwide.

Quotes from our owners

“I am a farmer at heart and I am very proud of it.”
Wijnand Pon

“We are passionate farmers. Our drive is based on our love for nature, animals and people. We consider soil to be our greatest asset. We work by the holistic principle of  the 4 returns®.  Combining all stakeholders and the needs of wildlife. Technology will support us in achieving our goals.”
Fanja Pon

"Producing quality products, from perfectly managed fields and animals. This, with respect for our animals, our staff, our community, and the environment."