Krispijn

Krispijn van den Dries envisions a future where everyone plays a role in food production, fostering a deep connection between farming and nature. He advocates for a radical shift in agriculture—one that minimizes external inputs, utilizes local resources, and integrates farming with natural ecosystems. To bring this vision to life, he calls on citizens, governments, and financial institutions to support pioneers in sustainable farming, ensuring that energy, funding, and expertise are directed toward building a resilient food system.
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Krispijn brings this philosophy to life through his two farms, Metamorphosis and BioRomeo. Both represent different but complementary expressions of his commitment to regenerative agriculture. Metamorphosis, named after the transformational journey of a butterfly, follows a diverse crop rotation system that includes potatoes, alfalfa, cabbage, onions, carrots, winter cereals, peas, and Chinese cabbage. Soil health is central to Krispijn’s approach, with green manure covering 90% of the farm after harvest and plowing limited to spring. Organic inputs such as compost, bokashi, compost tea, and ferments enrich the soil and support a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem.
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Beyond crop cultivation, Krispijn is focused on enhancing ecological resilience. This past winter, he planted six kilometers of hedges, designed to grow up to two meters wide & serve as windbreaks, wildlife habitat, and natural soil stabilizers.
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Together, Metamorphosis and BioRomeo serve as living models of agricultural transformation—prioritizing biodiversity, soil regeneration, and a collaborative food system that benefits both people and the planet.

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