THE GERMAN MULTIPLIER EVENT

In addition to the project team, the event was attended by the president of Neumarkt County, several mayors, barn owners, architects from planning offices, and two representatives of the press.

Participants were welcomed by Landrat Willibald Gailler, who is also the chairman of the Landcare Association Neumarkt, followed by Managing Director Werner Thumann. "In these unstable and challenging times, encounters and the exchange of knowledge in Europe are of paramount importance," stated District Administrator Gailler right at the beginning. He emphasized that engaging with the cultural landscape, village culture, and the challenges of rural areas also fosters international connections. The district administrator added that in 1972, there were still 4,500 dairy farms, whereas today, there are just under 300 agricultural businesses in the county. The project demonstrated that old barns could be converted into residential spaces for families as well as commercial areas for businesses or event venues for…