The cultural well-being remotely project is looking for pilot villages
This fall, a project called Cultural well-being remotely, Well-being for villages and homes - culture and exercise remotely has started in South Ostrobothnia, the design and implementation of which is the responsibility of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. The goal of the project is to offer cultural well-being and exercise services remotely/virtually both in the common living spaces of villages and in the homes of rural residents. The remote environments are built in five village halls or other common spaces of the village in the region of South Ostrobothnia. The central goal of the project […]
Carousel farming is a new innovation
Carousel farming, the idea of Hortimill Oy, founded by Arto Kujanpää, is an automatic system that maximizes the efficiency of the use of the cultivated area. Kujanpäätä, who works as a teacher of technical work and a strawberry farmer, has wondered how in agriculture animal production is developed and automated at a rapid pace, while at the same time development in plant cultivation is stagnating and the necessary seedlings have to be imported from abroad. The idea of carousel farming has been brewing for years - This is no utopia. Here […]
The strategy day looked to the future
- During the strategy day, the future season was planned using functional methods and a lot of ideas were generated, says Liiver's executive director Sinikka Koivumäki. The participation of young people and families with children was brought up as an important theme. The region needs a new kind of community, the tourism sector needs to be developed and the role of culture as a promoter of well-being to be strengthened. The prevailing entrepreneurial atmosphere will fuel the birth of new ones in the future as well. - The new innovations of rural companies can be related to, for example, circular and bioeconomy, climate [...]
The village's timeline makes development work visible
In the commemoration workshop organized at Könni's village hall last February, there was a lively discussion led by Paula Vannesluoma from Liiver. Kosti Ketelä, Juha Iso-Tuisku, Heikki Kivistö, Kaija Aspila-Renkola, Elvi Viita-aho and Salomo Halkosaari participated in the workshop from Könni village. In cooperation with the villages of Keskikylä, Kitinoja and Könni, Liiveri organized commemorative workshops, the purpose of which was to gather information about the different phases of the village from the past 20 years. - According to […]
You can apply for grants for water projects from the ELY center
The environment and natural resources responsibility area of ELY Center grants discretionary state grants for water and fisheries projects. The application period for grants awarded in 2021 is 15.10. – 30 November 2020. Grants can be granted for projects of general interest, the purpose of which is, among other things, to promote the versatile use and good condition of water bodies, to protect biodiversity, to strengthen the vitality of threatened or endangered fish stocks, or to reduce flood and drought risks. Support can also be granted [...]
The response time for the village survey has been extended to 1.11. until
Tell us about your own village, residential area or association in the Ilmajoki, Jalasjärvi or Seinäjoki area by answering the village survey by November 1, 2020. More than one person can be responsible for the same village/association. Responses are also expected from residents whose village does not have active village activities. By answering the survey, you help us get valuable information about the current situation and development needs of villages and associations. You can answer the survey in the appropriate parts, you don't have to answer all the questions. […]
Funding for projects from transitional funds
Funding will be granted from Liveri for development projects and investments of general interest and economic development next time, so-called from the funds of the transition period, estimated from 04/2021 onwards. However, it is worth preparing the projects already, because the funds for the transition period are only available for a limited time. The remaining funds for this year will be used for business support. Get in touch if your issue concerns business support or projects!
Suomi.fi replaces Katso authorizations in Hyrrä
In the past, the rights required by Hyrrä, the application system for project and business grants, have been managed through the Katso system. At the turn of the year, the Katso system will go out of use. In order to be able to enter Hyrrä even in January, you need to renew your authorization in the Suomi.fi service. It's worth taking care of it right now, so you can avoid the turn-of-the-year rush hour. The Food Agency's instructions on the introduction of Suomi.fi credentials. Suom.fi's reform also applies to transactions other than Hyrrä.
Survey for villages and associations 2020
Tell us about your own village, residential area or association in the Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki or Jalasjärvi area. Liiver's Kylille project hopes to receive many answers by October 18, 2020. More than one person can be responsible for the same village/association. Responses are also expected from residents whose village does not have active village activities. By answering the survey, you help us get valuable information about the current situation and development needs of villages and associations. You can answer the survey as appropriate, all questions [...]
Asko Istolahti was awarded Fire-Souled Developer! - diploma
Asko Isolahti, chairman of Ylistaro's Kainasto youth club, was awarded the Fire-Souled Developer! -diploma at Liiver's annual meeting on August 18. In Jalasjärvi. Istolahti has been leading and implementing the development of Kainasto village in a planned way for decades. Several development and investment projects have been carried out in the village, which have been both implemented and managed with high quality. The work has improved the physical framework of the village, such as the summer theater and the youth club. Also the mental well-being of the villagers [...]