The 81st OLMA Swiss Trade Fair for Agriculture and Food concluded successfully, attracting over 340,000 visitors and featuring 620 exhibitors. This year's event showcased the agricultural heritage of Eastern Switzerland and served as a platform for dialogue among various stakeholders.
The fair's core theme of nutrition was highlighted, particularly in the newly established St.Galler Kantonalbank hall.
The "Day of the Guest Canton" was a standout event, attracting over 40,000 spectators and fostering community spirit.
The fair introduced innovative features, such as the "olmaPLAZA" and the "OLMA-OSTWIND-Pass" for sustainable mobility.
The Startup Forum facilitated exchanges among young entrepreneurs.
Agriculture remained at the heart of OLMA, with events like Farmers' Day and the Alpine Cheese Awards.
The guest canton of St.Gallen created a welcoming atmosphere and showcased sustainability efforts.
Preparations for OLMA 2025 are already underway, with Valais as the next guest canton.
OLMA's focus on innovation, sustainability, and community dialogue will continue to be central to its mission.
The success of OLMA 2023 highlights the importance of agriculture and its role in economic growth and community cohesion.