The heroes of our fields

VLAM

TL;DR
We celebrated Flemish farmers as heroes with the “Helden van onze Velden” campaign, showcasing their efforts to create a sustainable future while feeding the nation.

In short

Not all heroes wear capes, some grow vegetables, harvest fruit, and pack potatoes with care for the planet. The “Helden van onze Velden” (“Heroes of Our Fields”) campaign by VLAM puts our farmers and their sustainability efforts in the spotlight.

We crafted a campaign that combines heartfelt storytelling, playful visuals, and clear messaging to highlight farmers’ contributions to biodiversity, resource management, and sustainable farming practices. Over three years, we expanded its impact through video, print, and digital platforms, making sustainability accessible and inspiring.

The challenge

Sustainability in agriculture is vital but often misunderstood. The challenge was to present complex topics like biodiversity and soil management in a way that was engaging, relatable, and easy to grasp. 

The insight

Farming is more than a job, it’s a commitment to the future. By celebrating farmers as heroes, we could connect their sustainability efforts to everyday lives, creating pride and understanding for their vital work.

The outcome

From branding to content creation, we delivered a campaign that elevates farmers’ roles as stewards of the land. Through videos, comic animations, and social storytelling, we brought sustainability to life in an inspiring and accessible way.

In numbers

3
years of consistent campaign growth
202
PR clippings
€2.458.436
ad value (Thanks to PR agency Walkie Talkie)
2
BORA Awards won (gold & silver)

In detail

Year 1: Setting the Stage

We launched the campaign with a strong foundation: a compelling visual identity, a bold logo, and an illustrative style that added personality to the messaging. The focus was on awareness, with a hero video introducing sustainable agriculture on social media platforms.

Year 2: Spreading the Word

In 2023, the campaign grew with a mix of social media content, advertorials, and print materials. The storytelling deepened as we highlighted specific sustainability practices like reducing waste and protecting biodiversity. A comic-style video brought the topic of integrated pest management (IPM) to life, turning a technical subject into an engaging story.

Year 3: Reaching New Heights

By 2024, the campaign hit its stride. We introduced innovative video formats, including the moving “Ode aan de Teler,” (“Ode to the farmer”)  which honored farmers with poetic visuals and authentic storytelling. Social media posts became more dynamic, and the campaign’s reach expanded, cementing its message in the hearts of the Flemish public.

From the vibrant illustrations to heartfelt videos, the “Helden van onze Velden” campaign inspired a renewed appreciation for farmers and their essential role in creating a sustainable future.

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