Demonstration activity: GOOD PRACTICES FOR THE CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING OF RYE AND MOUNTAIN OFFICINAL PLANTS

The demonstration activity includes a training visit to two farms in Valle Camonica (BS) that grow rye and officinal herbs. During the activity, farmers of the Bio-district of Valle Camonica and UNIMONT researchers – University of Milan – will demonstrate best practices for sowing, harvesting and processing rye (Secale cereale L.) and mountain medicinal plants. The technicians of Rete Semi Rurali (RSR) will also present the new “House of Alpine Seeds” in Cerveno (BS), a place where researchers, technicians, farmers and consumers can collaborate to conserve and manage cereal seeds, medicinal plants and alpine vegetables.

The activity is mainly aimed at owners of mountain farms that grow/process cereals and/or medicinal plants.

Demonstration activity in collaboration with Bio-district of Valle Camonica and Rete Semi Rurali (RSR).

PROGRAM

• 8.30 – Meeting at the Unimont car park in Via A. Morino, 8 – Edolo (BS), and departure by bus to Corteno Golgi (BS)
• 9.00 – Arrival in Corteno Golgi to visit the fields of Anna Crescenti’s Azienda Agricola Comazera
• 11.45 – Arrival at the “House of Alpine Seeds” in Cerveno (BS)
• 13.00 – Lunchtime break
• 2.30 pm – Arrival at Villa di Lozio (BS) – Location ̀ Castello – at the Luna Piena farm of Valentina Guassoldi
• 16.30 – Return to Edolo

The event is accredited for 0.75 CFP in accordance with current CONAF regulations.

The activity is free and open to all those interested, compulsory registration required by 11^th July 2022

For info and reservations write to alessia.bernardi@unimi.it or call 02.50330511