The
HasatCooperative is a business cooperative established in İzmir in 2024, aiming
to create a trade and education model that benefits civil society and supports
local producers based on sustainability, ethical values, and innovative
production methods. Operating across Turkey, Hasat collaborates with local
producers and strives to preserve natural resources, promote community-based
economic activities, and popularize a nature-compatible lifestyle.
Hasat
brings together individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including
farmers engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, e-commerce experts,
academics, and artists. Its shared vision is to create a sustainable model that
contributes to nature on both local and global levels and to leave lasting
values for the future.
Focusing
on the preservation of natural resources and the enhancement of biodiversity,
the cooperative promotes regenerative and circular economy practices. It
prioritizes creating opportunities for women, youth, and disadvantaged groups
while strengthening social solidarity. To achieve these goals, it develops
projects centered on eco-friendly production methods and provides education
focused on ecology, circular economy, and sustainability.
The
Hasat Cooperative operates with principles of transparency and participatory
governance, taking steps to build a fairer future while safeguarding the shared
interests of its members. By blending traditional knowledge with modern
innovations, it aims to transition agriculture toward an ecologically and
economically sustainable future.