The farming life | Nationaal Park De Peel

Where nature, innovation and craftsmanship come together

Farm life is part of De Peel. For centuries, people have adapted to the landscape here: from peat extraction and working poor sandy soils to today's modern agriculture. The people of De Peel are known for their perseverance and innovative strength.

Even now, farmers, nature organizations, and entrepreneurs are working together for a sustainable future. They are looking for ways to produce healthy food, strengthen nature, and keep the landscape livable for people and animals. In De Peel, you will discover how agriculture and nature can complement each other.

Sheep in landscape with setting sun — Marijke Vaes

Taste Regional Products from De Peel

Support local farmers by choosing products from the region. Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat, honey, and artisanal products.

In the Brabant Peel municipalities, you can easily recognize honest and delicious products by the label Product from the Land of De Peel. And on the Limburg side, you'll find numerous farms offering their harvest and other products fresh for you.

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Tomatoes in paper bag — Land of the Peel

<p>Cheese on hay bales</p> — Country of the Peel

Persoon in an orange shirt holds brown and white eggs — Land van de Peel

Cows and calves in natural meadow — <p>Marijke Vaes</p>

Visit the farm

Many farmers in the Peel region open their farms to visitors. They offer tours, you can meet animals, pick your own, learn about sustainable farming, or attend workshops.

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Walking or cycling through farmland

The vastness of the nature reserves can also be found in the countryside. And you'll encounter various types of animals there as well. The Peel offers routes that take you past fields, farms, and old reclamation areas. For example, the agro nature cycling route ‘De Boer Op’ between Heibloem and Helden, one of the food routes along the Products from the Land van de Peel or the Locht cycling route which cherishes the rich history of the countryside.

<p>Rural landscape with hay bales, tractor and farmers at work</p> — Municipality of Deurne

Akkergrond met planten en sproeier met bomen erachter — Municipality of Deurne