LETAME FESTIVAL "The food of the earth and solidarity"
ORGANIC FARMING - BIODYNAMIC FARMING
ORGANIC REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
BIODIVERSITY - SOIL FERTILITY
MANURE CONTEST
50 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY WITH CEFA
MANURE RAFFLE
AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES
"He who has manure has money. The farmer who has manure has no debt. Manure is the gold of the earth": these are the words spoken by Fabio Brescacin, president of NaturaSì, speaking at one of the past editions of the "Manure Festival: the Food of the Earth and Solidarity," a must-attend event for all those who believe in an agriculture that nourishes the earth, to feed the planet. Indeed, manure (from the Latin laetamen, a derivative of laetare "to fertilize," which in turn derives from laetus "happy," originally "fertile") represents a fundamental resource in organic and biodynamic farming, to guarantee and restore - in a completely natural way - soil fertility and vitality, indispensable prerequisites for product quality. It is no coincidence, then, that the Festival attracts so many people every year who flock to the Modenese Apennines, to a Bio & Slow territory dedicated to the organic Parmigiano Reggiano supply chain and biodiversity ("let's save the white Modenese cow Slow Food presidium"), in an atmosphere of celebration - with live music and dancing in the farmyard - and awareness of the importance of quality nourishment for humans starting with quality nourishment for the Earth.
CRUDITER
Cruditer, farm soil tasting experiments
Many initiatives will enliven the days from July 20 to 23: from practical-scientific meetings to contests, to heap preparation and farm tours, passing through the manure raffle. Prominent in particular, on July 20 and 21, is "Cruditer": a series of practical-scientific meetings in the field to assess the health of the soil, promoted by HUMUS network and Santa Rita Bio Dairy Social 1964. Among the first farm soil tasting experiments proposed to citizens,
Cruditer includes a sensory analysis to learn about the vital soul of farmland, that is, its biological fertility (and to identify where it has been lost), and to recognize the importance of a living soil for the planet's ecosystems, food production and our health. "The earth is alive and can be recognized by sight, touch, smell and taste!!! Citizens recognize and taste the land of different Organic Farms in the Apennine Mountains of Modena." Participants will be guided by technical experts in the visual, tactile and organoleptic evaluation of soil samples taken at Organic Farms in the Appennino Modenese, dedicated to raising cattle for the production of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. A special excursion, animated by one's senses, along the underground paths of organic agricultural production. In conjunction with the soil, with the same methodology we will deepen our knowledge of manure, evaluating samples delivered by Organic/Biodynamic Farms from all over Italy.
LETAME FESTIVAL "The food of the earth and solidarity"
PROGRAM
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
FROM 2 P.M.
"CRUDITER": practical-scientific field meetings to assess soil health promoted by HUMUS network and Santa Rita Bio Dairy Social 1964.
The earth is alive and can be recognized by sight, touch, smell and taste!
Citizens recognize and taste the soils of several Organic Farms in the Modena Apennines.
One of the first farm soil tasting experiments to be offered
to citizens. A sensory analysis to learn about the vital soul of farmland, i.e., its ORGANIC FERTILITY (and to distinguish it where it has been
lost). Recognize the importance of living soil to the planet's ecosystems,
food production and our health. Participants will be guided by technical experts in the visual, tactile and organoleptic evaluation of soil samples taken at Organic Farms in the Apennines of Modena, dedicated to raising cattle for the production of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. A special excursion, animated by one's senses, along the underground paths of organic agricultural production. In conjunction with SOIL, with the same methodology, we will deepen our knowledge of LETAME [from lat. laetamen, der. of laetare "to fertilize" (and this from laetus "happy," originally "fertile")] by evaluating samples delivered by Organic/Biodynamic Farms from all over Italy.
- Best Manure Competition
- Good Food of the Earth
- Biodynamic Cumulus
- Manure Tombola
FROM 7 P.M.
Dinner based on ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC products.
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
FROM 10 AM.
"CRUDITER": practical-scientific field meetings to assess soil health promoted by HUMUS network and Santa Rita Bio Dairy Social 1964.
The earth is alive and can be recognized by sight, touch, smell and taste!
FROM 12 NOON.
Lunch based on ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC products.
FOLLOWING.
Citizens recognize and taste the soils of several Organic Farms in the Modena Apennines.
One of the first farm soil tasting experiments to be offered
to citizens. A sensory analysis to learn about the vital soul of farmland, i.e., its ORGANIC FERTILITY (and to distinguish it where it has been
lost). Recognize the importance of living soil to the planet's ecosystems,
food production and our health.
Participants will be guided by technical experts in the visual, tactile and organoleptic evaluation of soil samples taken at Organic Farms in the Apennines of Modena, dedicated to raising cattle for the production of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano. A special excursion, animated by one's senses, along the underground paths of organic agricultural production. In conjunction with SOIL, using the same methodology, we will deepen our knowledge of LETAME [from lat. laetamen, der. of laetare "to fertilize" (and this from laetus "happy," originally "fertile")] by evaluating samples delivered by Organic/Biodynamic Farms from all over Italy.
- Best Manure Competition
- Good Food of the Earth
- Biodynamic Cumulus
FROM 6 P.M.
Dinner based on ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC products.
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
BIOMARKET of the Panaro Valleys Organic District
9:30 AM
FORMA COOKING WITH FIREWORKS and RICOTTA by CFPR/Maestri Casari curated by Claudio Guidetti and Secondo Bertoni
10:00 AM
MEAL PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD COURT OPEN ALL DAY UNTIL 11:00 P.M.
11:00 AM
Inauguration with mayors and aldermen
FROM 11 A.M. ALL DAY
GOOD FOOD based on ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC products.
FOLLOWING.
"Alfonso Draghetti, Director of the Stazione Sperimentale Agraria di Modena," A Father of Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture, edited by Alberto Berton, Micheletti Foundation
Organic Districts and Promotion of Organic/Biodynamic Agriculture
in the territories, by Panaro Valleys Organic District by Viola Servi
Hemp a great resource for Environment, Agriculture, Architecture, Clothing by Olver Zaccanti, ANAB National Association of Bioecological Architecture
History of CEFA and Projections on CEFA's 50 Years of Solidarity(https://www.cefaonlus.it/) by Eugenio Messori
Atlas of Slow Food Presidia and exhibition, edited by Silvia Bartolini and Gino Quartieri - Slow Food Vignola and Panaro Valleys and Terre del Frignano
FROM 8:30 P.M.
Music and dancing
Food and music until late!
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023
BIOMARKET of the Panaro Valleys Organic District
9:00 AM
Faces of the HIMALAYA peasants and shepherds of the highlands in the photographs of Francesco Cavazzuti - Arrangement and presentation by Fabrizio Desco and Filippo Sala - At the original Mongolian yurt (Gher) of Santa Rita Bio
9:30 AM
COOKING FORMA WITH FIREWORKS AND RICOTTA - by CFPR/Maestri Casari by Claudio Guidetti and Secondo Bertoni
FROM 11 A.M. ALL DAY
GOOD FOOD based on ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC products.
FOLLOWING.
'THE CUMULATION OF BIODYNAMIC LETUM' experiences of Organic/Biodynamic Farms by Antonella Rambaldi
History of CEFA and Projections on CEFA's 50 Years of Solidarity(https://www.cefaonlus.it/) by Eugenio Messori
Lecture on Wool and Shepherds 'A Rebirthing Supply Chain' by Claudia Comar
Slow Food Presidia Atlas and Exhibition, edited by Silvia Bartolini and Gino Quartieri (Slow Food ER Sponsorship)
Ancient Grains - lecture by Gianni Bernardoni
5:00 PM
Folk dance music with the Tazzioli Concertino
5:30 PM
SHAPE CUTTING RACE: Casari and Casare compete to the last bit by Alessandro Levoni CFPR
Food and music until late!
WORKSHOPS AND CHILDREN'S AREA
LABORATORIES
ALICE GILIBERTI - AcroYoga workshop for families
To engage parents and children in basic acrobatic yoga practices so as to create a bond of trust divetente .
ALICE GILIBERTI - yoga workshop.
-relaxation with sound bath and shamanic drum.
-practical demonstration of his work a goatskin drum.
THE GRASSES OF THE WOODS.
In addition to displaying its products nice booth in the market. Offers an herb recognition and ethnobotany workshop.
With a simple walk around the dairy during which there will be a demonstration of how to prepare a poultice for topical use.
CHILDREN
Earth - Water - Air - Fire and Play: Mind meets spirit 4-6 years - 6-10 years - PAINTING LABORATORY by Carla Ofelia Berti
"When I grow up... I'm going to be a farmer" by Santa Rita Bio.
ANIMAL AREA.
Animal Biodiversity Area / Save the AGRO-BIO DIVERSITY:
- Vacca Bianca Modenese ( Slow Food Presidium )
- Modenese Hen
- White Cornella Sheep - Alpaca
- Chamois Goat Of The Alps - Donkeys.
ARTISANS AND MANUFACTURERS BOOTH
CLAUDIA COMAR
Shepherds / Sheep / Alpaca / Wool.
A rising supply chain
LUCA BRAGLIA
Medicinal Herbs
"THE HERBS OF THE WOODS"
SILVIA ZANOLI
Alpaca / Wool / Jams / Fruits / Vegetables / Honey /.
Az.Agricola "BARBONA DI SOTTO"
ILARIA BENUSSI
Flours / Legumes / Vegetables / Eggs.
Az.Agricola "BENUSSI ILARIA"
MARKET STANDS Panaro Valleys Organic District by PIERO NEGRONI
THE ARTISTS OF ORGANIC GASTRONOMY
The famous BIO COOK GIOVANNI MONTANARI
Grill specialist CHEF MARIO ALVAREZ
MUSIC
Blues Saturday night with Paolino Blues - from 8 p.m.
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Tazzioli Concertino - from 5 p.m. Sunday evening
The Tazzioli Concertino was born out of a great and ancient musical passion that dates back to the 19th century. Composed today by the descendants of the players who founded it, the concertino still features the instruments of the musical tradition of the upper Apennines of Modena: two violins, two guitars and a double bass, sometimes joined by a viola and a mandolin. Many of these instruments, now as then, are made in the family, handing down the techniques and secrets of violin making. The Concertino keeps alive the ancient melodies written by the Tazzioli family's ancestors. Waltzes, mazurkas, polkas, manfronts and ballets that made generations of mountaineers dance, rediscovered thanks to research work that began in the 1970s and continues today. The Tazzioli concertino is passion for music, for the arts passed down through generations, for the rediscovery of one's cultural and family roots.-
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