by admin | Apr 29, 2024 | Farmer stories, Farmer stories, Farmer stories
Herberto Brunk is the manager of Herdade das Escravide de Baixo, a 58 hectare arable farm in Assumar, Portugal. Since 2021, Herberto has been transitioning to regenerative farming. We spoke with Herberto to understand the learnings, challenges, and benefits he’s...
by Melina Böge | Nov 27, 2023 | Farmer stories, Farmer stories
Ruben Jorge is the manager of Carvalhal, a farm in the Castelo Branco region of Portugal. Since 2021, he has been on a mission to regenerate his land. We spoke with Ruben to understand his motivations, learnings, and outcomes. FarmerRuben Jorge LocationCastelo Branco,...
by Arlene Barclay | Sep 27, 2023 | Farmer stories, Farmer stories, Farmer stories
FermÃn Ibáñez Guzmán is the manager of Nava, a farm in Andalusia, Spain. Since 2019, Nava has been embracing a new kind of agriculture. Together with his brother José, the two are building back life through regenerative farming. We spoke with FermÃn to understand his...
by admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Farmer stories, Farmer stories, Farmer stories
Manuel Troya is the owner of Pajaretillo, a farm that’s been in his family since the 60s. At the foot of the Sierra Cádiz in Spain, it’s located in one of the most prestigious livestock regions. But the livestock raised at Pajaretillo isn’t like the rest in the...
by Melina Böge | Dec 23, 2022 | Farmer stories, Farmer stories
João Valente is the 2nd generation owner of Monte Silveira Bio, a mixed enterprise farm in Portugal. Monte Silveira Bio has gone through a series of transformations through the years. What was once a conventional farm, then organic, is now on the journey to...
