The first edition of the forum took place in 2005 in Poitiers, France, and since then 10 editions have been organised in different European countries. The aim of these events has been to develop the issue of agricultural diversity by linking the work and experiences of the different actors involved, including public awareness, and promoting a horizontal and participatory dissemination of knowledge and expertise.

EC-LLD draws its origins and foundation from the annual meetings promoted by the founding members on agricultural biodiversity known as the Let’s Liberate Diversity! Forum. The first edition of the forum took place in 2005 in Poitiers, France, and since then 10 editions have been organised in different European countries. The aim of these events has been to develop the issue of agricultural diversity by linking the work and experiences of the different actors involved, including public awareness, and promoting a horizontal and participatory dissemination of knowledge and expertise.

Within this framework and involving the main national associations, it is possible to involve rural communities and local formal and informal groups. It is within these communities that knowledge about growing, preserving and using local varieties is preserved.