Sustainability, innovation, young farmers: a young man rediscovering native produce in horticulture.
The Duipuvrun farm cultivates 1 hectare of land in Costigliole d'Asti. Having inherited the business from his grandfather, Stefano Scavino has invested in horticulture and the recovery of traditional varieties of native vegetables, including the Asti artichoke, which has recently become a Slow Food Presidium. A young farmer who cares about his roots, Scavino has carried out historical research on the traditional crops of the area, also consulting local farmers.
The interventions funded the business of a young farmer whose aim is to revitalise traditional crops with a focus on sustainability and water saving. Thanks to the RDP, the farm has renovated pre-existing buildings, including an old barn now used as a processing workshop and a space for managing surplus produce. In addition, the entrepreneur has started a short-range direct sales system in the local area, which offers a choice of either a monthly subscription with customer collection of a box of mixed vegetables at the farm or home delivery within a radius of about 20 km. This system aims to create a direct, strong relationship between producer and consumer. Very active in digital media, Duipuvrun promotes itself on Facebook and other social networks and relies on word of mouth, benefiting from the relationship of trust with customers that it strengthens and builds day by day.
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