Festive Thanksgiving in Hespe: Expect a celebration of diversity!

Festive Thanksgiving in Hespe: Expect a celebration of diversity!

Next Sunday, October 2nd, 2025, it will be that time again: the traditional state harvest festival will take place in Hespe, in the Schaumburg district. A festival tent will be set up on the “Farm am Eulenbruch” farm, which will welcome numerous guests from the region. How NDR reported, the festival begins with an ecumenical service at 2 p.m., led by representatives of the Schaumburg-Lippe regional church. Agriculture Minister Miriam Staudte from the Greens will give a welcoming speech and introduce the participants to the diversity of Lower Saxony's agriculture.

The festival is not only an opportunity to celebrate the harvest, but also a sign of gratitude and community. The Agriculture Network emphasizes that these events play a particularly important role in Lower Saxony in times of hunger and unfavorable harvest conditions. In addition to the service, various organizations such as rural women, the nature conservation association and local beekeepers will also be present to present their work.

Appreciation for agriculture

The importance of the Thanksgiving holidays was also highlighted by the Minister of Agriculture during her speech. How Country folk reports, the appreciation for the work of the farmers is discussed. These festivals, which take place in numerous places in Lower Saxony until the first Sunday in October, are the ideal occasion to draw attention to the challenges facing agriculture. In particular, the weather conditions, which have often changed cultivation strategies that have become necessary in recent years, are the focus of discussions at these festivals.

The recent harvest festivals in Lower Saxony have shown how important community gatherings are to create awareness of the work in food production. The growing areas are particularly affected by unfavorable weather conditions, and the festivals offer a platform to exchange solutions and ideas.

A special cause for celebration is the return of the Thanksgiving celebrations after a period in which hygiene measures and restrictions due to the pandemic made celebrations more difficult. The focus is on the community and local producers have the opportunity to present and sell their products in a self-determined manner.

In summary, the upcoming festival in Hespe shows that Lower Saxony's agriculture can overcome problems despite all the challenges. From the direct interaction between farmers and consumers to showcasing the many facets of agriculture, Thanksgiving is a celebration of gratitude, community and awareness of our food production.