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Five musical contributions from Småland participated in an international exhibition on folk music and cultural heritage in Finland.

Now the staff is about to go on vacation and will be back at the beginning of August. The office is closed for vacation W.29-32.

A fully booked lecture, strong engagement, and future optimism in focus. Future in every seed shows how local cultivation can contribute to increased preparedness.

The newsletter for spring 2026 is out now! Read about a spring filled with travel, study visits and international exchanges, both here in Småland and in Europe.

Would you like to know more about how we work with preparedness and drinking water supply in the county? Welcome to the lunch webinar!

International competition to promote local musical heritage – participate with music, dance and singing!

Welcome to the annual meeting with Leader Linné Småland – this time we will see you in Ljungby municipality!

Expedition Cultural Heritage and the project Cultural Villages present: Village Safari! A study trip through Sävsjö on Saturday, April 25.

An enormous local engagement has transformed the gravel field in Braås into an activity park that attracts both locals and visitors from the entire region.

Leader Linné Småland is now summarizing the program period 2014–2022, where 410 projects and micro-support have strengthened local development, created new meeting places, established businesses, and enhanced voluntary engagement throughout the area.

When the blueberry growers behind Monokultur wanted to develop their digital presence and reach more customers, an investment in communication became the next step – and the results are already visible in their growing audience.

Can't find everything in the usual place? That's because we have developed a new website – welcome here!

Do you have an idea that can develop the countryside? Now is the time to submit your project application to us at Leader Linné.

New website, methods, and podcast from Strengthen the countryside – now we share everything that has emerged from the project.

Winners of the Expedition Cultural Heritage competition were celebrated at the opening in Alvesta. Read more about all the contributions!

Do you have a story or a picture that shows the uniqueness of your region? Now you have the chance to highlight Småland's hidden treasures in our competition!

Leader Linné Småland now has a youth board! It consists of eight engaged individuals between 16 and 25 years old who will contribute with young people's perspectives in decisions about our micro-grants and other issues related to rural development.

At Teater 16 in Ljungby, young people have long been an obvious part of the operations. But what actually makes young people engage in an organization?

Experience exchange, study visits, and outdoor cooking – the preparedness day for participants in Strengthen the Countryside had something for everyone.

Let us step into a world where a cut sewer pipe is actually the beginning of a whole new musical instrument. Among discarded fabric pieces, wheels, and plastic lids, our time's new toys are emerging. Re:play is the company that empties the containers of industries – and puts them in the hands of preschool children.

When the train stops in Gimarp, visitors can now be served delicious treats under cover. For the association and Ohsabanan, this is a big deal. It means they can get even more out of their voluntary superpower, and hopefully attract more passengers over time. So sit back, have your ticket ready, and join us for a ride. Now you will find out how all this came about.

A dream of a different life grew in Rasmus and Sofia. Behind Ramus's family farm, they saw the opportunity. Now they have been given the chance to start an idyllic countryside café with a focus on culture. The tip? – Stop thinking. Just go for it.

In the past, farmers came here to get their animal feed and bread flour ground. Today, Forssa kvarnagård serves freshly baked bread, buns, and sourdough pizza in its new café building. This is the place where preservation and innovation meet, in a completely unique environment.

In Kronoberg County, a major initiative has brought security and saved lives. It involves over 30 small communities and concerns the safety of villagers. For what really happens if an accident occurs and you find yourself far from the nearest emergency services?

What is contemporary today will one day become history. To preserve the history of our time, Sagobygden has started a social project with the theme of life-saving stories. One of those who has participated is Christer Nordmark, who tells about the significant role refugees have played in Alvesta's modern history.

Digitalization brings new opportunities, but also creates a digital exclusion. The exclusion is even greater for those who cannot speak Swedish. When the pandemic came, everything was put to the test.

In Åbogen, east of Älmhult, lies the Älmhult shooting association. Here, the association has invested heavily in modernizing its facility. Now they can host large competitions.