About Me
Sustainable
Food and Farming Policy Consulting
Corinna Zerger
Dipl.-Ing. agr.
Welcome!
I am an independent consultant specialised in agricultural and food policy. After having studied agricultural sciences in Bonn and Toulouse, I worked for NGOs, public authorities and research institutions, most recently for many years as a policy adviser in the Environment Committee of the European Parliament.
Corinna Zerger
Dipl.-Ing. agr.
Welcome!
I am an independent consultant specialised in agricultural and food policy. After having studied agricultural sciences in Bonn and Toulouse, I worked for NGOs, public authorities and research institutions, most recently for many years as a policy adviser in the Environment Committee of the European Parliament.
Corinna Zerger
Dipl.-Ing. agr.
Welcome!
I am an independent consultant specialised in agricultural and food policy. After having studied agricultural sciences in Bonn and Toulouse, I worked for NGOs, public authorities and research institutions, most recently for many years as a policy adviser in the Environment Committee of the European Parliament.
Rigorous analysis, clear communication.
With a degree in agricultural sciences and decades of hands-on policy experience, I can deliver both: in-depth analysis and expert assessments, as well as clear and audience-specific communication of complex issues.
Policy meets practice.
Having spent many years working in the European Parliament, at universities, public authorities and NGOs, I also bring first-hand farming experience. I have not only analysed and helped shape agricultural and food policy, but experienced its real-world impact in day-to-day farm practice. My clients benefit directly, whether they need case studies, position papers or factsheets.
Established network, personal commitment.
As a freelance consultant, I work with clients across Germany and the EU – from research institutes and think tanks to NGOs, public authorities and foundations. Over the years I have built a solid network in European agricultural and environmental policy, which benefits you directly, whether for expert interviews, assessing policy positions or mapping key actors. Every project is handled by me personally – from first conversation to final delivery, tailored to your needs.
Rigorous analysis, clear communication.
With a degree in agricultural sciences and decades of hands-on policy experience, I can deliver both: in-depth analysis and expert assessments, as well as clear and audience-specific communication of complex issues.
Policy meets practice.
Having spent many years working in the European Parliament, at universities, public authorities and NGOs, I also bring first-hand farming experience. I have not only analysed and helped shape agricultural and food policy, but experienced its real-world impact in day-to-day farm practice. My clients benefit directly, whether they need case studies, position papers or factsheets.
Established network, personal commitment.
As a freelance consultant, I work with clients across Germany and the EU – from research institutes and think tanks to NGOs, public authorities and foundations. Over the years I have built a solid network in European agricultural and environmental policy, which benefits you directly, whether for expert interviews, assessing policy positions or mapping key actors. Every project is handled by me personally – from first conversation to final delivery, tailored to your needs.
Areas of expertise
food safety and quality policy
(comitology, trilogues, conciliation)
and advocacy
NGOs, businesses, civil society
(national and EU level)
Areas of expertise
food safety and quality policy
(comitology, trilogues, conciliation)
and advocacy
NGOs, businesses, civil society
(national and EU level)
My areas of expertise
Selection of topics I have worked on:
(e.g. Nutri-Score, country of origin labelling),
Kontrollen in der Lebensmittelkette
My areas of expertise
Selection of topics I have worked on:
seeds, pollinators
(critical assessment)
(e.g. Nutri-Score, country of origin labelling),
controls in the food chain
Professional Background
European Parliament (Environment Committee)
Policy-Adviser Greens/EFA: Food policy (2008-2025)
Coordinating and advising Members of the European Parliament
Drafting reports, briefings and strategy papers
Leading negotiations and developing strategic alliances
Handling legislative dossiers: legal texts, amendments and compromise proposals
Networking with stakeholders and representatives of EU institutions
Bonn University
Institut für Lebensmittel- und Ressourcenökonomik
Research project: ‘Identification and categorisation of regional agricultural services that enhance the public good in North Rhine-Westphalia’
Freelance work
North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture & Institute for Rural Development Research (IfLS)
Workshop and event organisation;
case studies and project reports
Practical farming
Kattendorfer Hof & Organico Los Nacientes
Organic mixed farm, Schleswig-Holstein &
Coffee and horticulture, Costa Rica
University of Hohenheim
Institute of Agricultural Economics
Coordination of a sub-project within the EU research project “Further Development of Organic Farming Policy in Europe, with Particular Emphasis on EU Enlargement”
North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture
Organic Farming Department
Conception, creation and maintenance of the website “Internetportal Ökologischer Landbau NRW” (www.oekolandbau.nrw.de)
WWF Deutschland
Agriculture & Rural Development Department
Research and drafting of background and position papers on various topics relating to agricultural policy, WTO, nature conservation and rural development
BirdLife Germany (NABU)
Agricultural Policy Department (Trainee)
Drafting and review of background papers and analyses on agricultural policy issues
Get in touch
Corinna Zerger, Dipl. Ing. Agr.
Reach out with a concrete brief or a first idea –
we'll look together at how to implement it.
Get in touch
Corinna Zerger,
Dipl.-Ing. agr.
Reach out with a concrete brief or a first idea –
we'll look together at how to implement it.