Organic by conviction

Every day, more and more farmers in Val Venosta choose to farm organically.

Discover, story by story, the commitment that helps to make our apples so special.

Tumler Stefan

Tumler Stefan

“Novembra - The juicy, sweet, tender, melting winter pear."

Mayr Gerhard

Mayr Gerhard

„You need an excellent tree to produce an excellent apple.“

Am Sand GmbH

Am Sand GmbH

"Chivalrous virtues in organic farming."

Tappeiner Rudolf

Tappeiner Rudolf

„Organic is our very own renaissance“

Jennewein Samuel Franz

Jennewein Samuel Franz

"The feeling of contentment."

Kaserer Josef

Kaserer Josef

„I already had organic apples when the term “organic” didn’t even exist.“

Pircher Martin

Pircher Martin

„Organic is the right way for future generations.“

Perkmann Michael

Tscholl Patrick

Tscholl Patrick

"Of freedom in the fresh air."

Pircher Franz

Pircher Franz

„Nature is not programmable.“

Perkmann Franz

Perkmann Franz

Burhard Alber

Alber Burkhard

„Nature always behaves right.“

Ladurner Daniel

Ladurner Daniel

„Preserving nature like it is.“

Schnitzer Lukas

Schnitzer Lukas

„Natural and good“

Pedross Jakob

Pedross Jakob Florin

„Everybody should be able to enjoy healthy food“

Erlacher Günther

Erlacher Günther

“Organic is permanently stable.“

Stricker Norbert

Stricker Norbert

“Producing organic is good for the soul.“

Vill Kajetan

Vill Kajetan

„Organic vocation since 1985: this is my life.“

Pircher Hartmann

Pircher Hartmann

„This inimitable taste is the result of the perfect interaction between man and nature.“

Rieper Egon

Rieper Egon

“Nature is an extraordinary creature”

Trafoier Erwin

Trafoier Erwin

„It was the right decision!”

Schöpf Brunhilde

Schöpf Brunhilde

„Organic production is agriculture with a future“

Santner Manuel

Santner Manuel

„For me, organic means sustainability on a natural basis“

Pichler Wolfgang

Pichler Wolfgang

"The blossoms of my organic apples are the best source of nectar for my bees."

Amort Ernst

Amort Ernst

"Organic is the future – I still believe in that"

Hauser Andreas

Hauser Andreas

„Organic is a purpose in life for the whole family.“

Tappeiner Helene

Tappeiner Helene

“It’s important to always be yourself.“

Zischg Reinhard

Zischg Reinhard

"Organic means heightened awareness."

Ausserer Klaus

Ausserer Klaus

„ Organic has totally convinced me.“

Stolcis Christian

Stolcis Christian

"Smart sensors for tasty apples."

Breitenberger Oliver

Breitenberger Oliver

"Knowing how to interpret the weather is the first step to success.”

Verdross Franz

Verdross Franz

„Varietal assortment and change in organic production“

Lesina Debiasi Hannes

LesinaDebiasi Hannes

"Organic is complex and therefore extremely exciting."

Hueber Margit

Hueber Margit

„Beastly good“

Spechtenhauser Josef

Spechtenhauser Josef

"I want to leave my sons a good piece of land"

Ratschiller Samuel

Ratschiller Samuel

„Nature is not always as fast as we would like it to be. So you often need a lot of patience.“

Wellenzohn Leonhard

Wellenzohn Leonhard

„Organic agriculture is the most important challenge that I’ve mastered.“

Alber Johann Peter

Schönthaler Bernd

Schönthaler Bernd

“A decision that influences the whole world.”

Fiegele Gerd

Fiegele Gerd

„Man and nature have to interact.“

Prinoth Helmut

Frischmann Josef

Frischmann Josef

"I am convinced that organic production is the right way."

Telser Roman

Telser Roman

“Organic apples are my real inspiration.“

Gerstl Breitenberger Matthias

Gerstl Breitenberger Matthias

"In organic farming, no animal is expendable."

Linser Herbert

Linser Herbert

“More drive thanks to organic.”

Holzknecht Sieglinde

Holzknecht Sieglinde

"The small orchard in the Apple Paradise".

Telser Manuel

Telser Manuel

„Organic farming is a meaningful balance to my main job“

Auer Stefan

Auer Stefan

„Give nature what you wish for yourself.“

Abart Elmar

Abart Elmar

"So versatile, it's hard to even imagine."

Ausserer Georg

Ausserer Georg

„When it comes to nature, preventing problems is not always easy.“

Kiem Ulrich

Kiem Ulrich

„Organic has a double advantage: it appreciates both man and nature. “

Wellenzohn Jonas

Wellenzohn Jonas

“Learning through trial and error”

Götsch Annamaria

Götsch Annamaria

"Together for a world full of Vinschgau ladybirds."

Forcher Martin

Forcher Martin

“Bodybuilding for useful insects.“

Telfser Monika

Telfser Monika

Innerhofer Martin

Innerhofer Martin

"Organic is closest to the pulse of time."

Kerschbamer Michael

Kerschbamer Michael

“It’s important to always find a way and to use your brain.“

Holzner Josef

Holzner Josef

"In a constant learning process with nature."

Gemassmer Andreas

Gemassmer Andreas

„Our future lies in the hands of organic agriculture.“

Pircher Günther

Pircher Günther

„You first have to get used to the beauty of organic.“

Zangerle Reinhard Karl

Zangerle Reinhard Karl

„From a hobby to a responsible hobby“

Schwienbacher Christof

Schwienbacher Christof

"A healthy soil promotes stress-resistant trees."

Rechenmacher Andrea Maria

Rechenmacher Andrea Maria

“Organic is a future worth living.”

Tumler Tobias

Tumler Tobias

Paulmichl Josef

Paulmichl Josef

„Organic is a family business with no plan B.“

Spechtenhauser Hartwig

Spechtenhauser Hartwig

“A real fan of organic.”

Gurschler Gerd

Gurschler Gerd

„I believe in a better world for future generations.“

Platzgummer Simon

Platzgummer Simon

“The organic harvest is a treasure of priceless value.”

Pixner Christian

Pixner Christian

„Organic is as exciting as decathlon.“

Stocker Markus

Stocker Markus

"Jam sessions with nature."

Wellenzohn Paul

Wellenzohn Paul

„Our children and consumers get residue-free food“

Prugger Maria Magdalena

Prugger Maria Magdalena

"From tourism to organic farming."

Prugger Evi

Prugger Evi

„A mutual commitment in the spirit of organic farming.“

Erlacher Herbert

Erlacher Herbert

“Organic agriculture … a matter of growing conviction.“

Gamper Heidi

Gamper Heidi

"Take the first step and nature will come to you”.

Kiem Andreas

Kiem Andreas

Organic is a choice for greater diversity.

Tappeiner Michael

Tappeiner Michael

„Learning, learning, and learning again.“

Schönthaler Helmut

Schönthaler Helmut

“Organic is a synonym for great respect.”

Fischer Thomas

Fischer Thomas

„Steadiness, personal commitment, passion.“

Schiefer Josef

Schiefer Josef

“Passionate farmer.”

LesinaDebiasi Markus

LesinaDebiasi Markus

Fiegele Egon Severin

Fiegele Egon Severin

"A buffet for beneficial insects."

Fent Anna

Fent Anna

„The idea to switch to organic was born at school.“

Christandl Urban

Christandl Urban

"Career changer with a bite and a desire for living things."

Vidal Hanspeter

Vidal Hanspeter

“Nature gives and takes and we are in between.“

Tscholl Josef G.

Tscholl Josef G.

“200 years of natural life.“

Pircher Gerd

Pircher Gerd

„I live in two worlds and both are demanding.“

Abler Pius

Abler Pius

"Apple orchards with bubbling springs and rushing streams."

Pöder Siegfried Rudolf

Pöder Siegfried Rudolf

„Organic and we ride the same wave.“

Pohl Kathrin

Pohl Kathrin

“Organic for a better health.”

Wallnöfer Werner

Wallnöfer Werner

“We can build on the legacy of brave pioneers who created alternatives”

Tappeiner Siegfried

Tappeiner Siegfried

“Nature doesn’t allow exceptions.“

Stecher Gerd

Stecher Gerd

“The work in the orchards is like a holiday.“

Telser Reinhard

Telser Reinhard

„Reading the soil is a great challenge.“

Tscholl Michael

Tscholl Michael

"A sense of nature runs in our family."

Gruber Kurt

Gruber Kurt

"Living together for diversity."

Gasserhof Plars Finca

Gasserhof Plars Finca

"We eat with our eyes, but the essential is not visible at first glance."

Bernhart Thomas

Bernhart Thomas

„Holding the fruits of my work in my hands is happiness for me.“

Schweitzer Erich

Schweitzer Erich

“A transparent job for a transparent life.”

Wellenzohn Simon

Wellenzohn Simon

„If you observe nature, you have to love it“

Gamper Manfred

Gamper Manfred

„Organic is my return to nature.“

Tappeiner Paulina Ladurner

Tappeiner Paulina

“I count on nature.“

Zuegg Michael

Zuegg Michael

„Nature knows no compromise, just consequences“

Gamper Patrik

Gamper Patrik

„Fruit is a family tradition.“

Puintner Franz

Puintner Franz

“Business before pleasure: strictly organic.”

Peer Florian

Peer Florian

"Observing with the eye of the patient photographer."

Lanbacher Rudolf Alois

Lanbacher Rudolf Alois

„Growing what I like best myself.“

Kaserer Christian

Kaserer Christian

"Organic is like archery."

Schönweger Markus

Schönweger Markus

“We owe everything to nature.”

Rechenmacher Stephan

Rechenmacher Stephan

„Music is in the air and a very particular smell of apples as well“

Gamper Josef

Gamper Josef

„More than 30 years of love for the nature.“

Tappeiner Flori

Tappeiner Flori

"Apple cultivation and beekeeping are closely connected."

Tscholl Angelika

Tscholl Angelika

„The disorder of nature is perfect as it is.”

Linser Stefan

Linser Stefan

Tappeiner Gabriel

Tappeiner Gabriel

"Living and working in harmony with the laws of nature."

Erlacher Andrea

Erlacher Andrea

"From South Tyrol to South Africa and back again."

Sonnenburger Josef

Sonnenburger Josef

“I gave my heart to organic agriculture.”

Reinstadler Markus

Reinstadler Markus

"Idyll of the past between the biotope and the mountains."

Bauer Philipp

Bauer Philipp

"Every appletree has to recount his own story"

Ilmer Arthur

Ilmer Arthur

“Protect the environment to see it grow.”

Innerhofer Franz Josef

Innerhofer Franz Josef

„Nature is the best friend of the people.“

Knoll Erich

Knoll Erich

„You can call me apricot doctor, if you want.“

Ausserer Thomas

Ausserer Thomas

“Organic for a secure future.”

Zerzer Martin

Zerzer Martin

„My close relationship with nature reinforced my decision to grow organic apples“

Thoman Matthias

Thoman Matthias

„Organic is sensible, strong, and does not collapse easily.“

Stocker Karl Heinz

Stocker Karl Heinz

“Organic is a synonym for life.“

Von Pfeil Karl

Von_Pfeil Karl

"Especially in politically ruthless times, we should not abandon ecological thinking."

Tumler Eugen

Tumler Eugen

“Healthy food in a healthy environment.“

Rizzi Christian

Rizzi Christian

„Our dream: farming side by side as father and son.“

Platzgummer Bernd

Platzgummer Bernd

“I prefer letting nature speak.“

Schuster Oswald

Schuster Oswald

Tscholl Christoph

Tscholl Christoph

„I recognize some wine aromas in my apples.“

Pohl Tobias

Pohl Tobias

“Doing something good for nature is balm for your soul.”

Patscheider Franz

Patscheider Franz

“Organic makes an important contribution to a healthy environment and a healthy life”

Gamper Christian

Gamper Christian

„You can best love nature by respecting it.“

Zerzer Rudolf

Zerzer Rudolf

„Organic is the language of nature.“

Ausserer Christoph

Ausserer Christoph

„Organic is the real key to success.“

Frank Anna Rosa

Wieser Christian

Wieser Christian

“Clocks are ticking at a different pace in organic production.“

Eberhöfer Hansjorg

Eberhöfer Hansjörg

„There are many ways to produce a healthy product; I have chosen the organic one“

Kiem Astrid

Kiem Astrid

"Organic means heightened awareness."

Erhard Tania

Erhard Tania

"Our roots are in organic soil."

Maringgele Egon

Maringgele Egon

„The harvest is nature’s report to evaluate the work of a whole year.“

Blaas Joachim

Blaas Joachim

„Everything that is against nature won't work in the long run.“

Eller Tobias

Eller Tobias

„Organic with imperial view“

Pirhofer Bernhard

Pirhofer Bernhard

„Our orchards drink fresh spring water.“

Gunsch Alois

Gunsch Alois

„Reducing waste with the help of organic“

Kienzl Josef

Kienzl Josef

„I wanted to give a natural logic to life.“

Riedl Bernhard

Riedl Bernhard

“Organic farming changed how I see the world”

Hofer Martin

Hofer Martin

„I care for my apple trees as if they were bonsai trees“

Platzer Antonia

Platzer Antonia

Feichtinger Roland

Feichtinger Roland

„Organic is a good fever that I was infected by.“

Gorfer Josef

Gorfer Josef

„My 5 girls and I.“

Rechenmacher Georg

Rechenmacher Georg

“Man and nature have the same roots.”

Lesina Debiasi Andrea

Lesina Debiasi Andrea

"Giving up what my father-in-law had built was never an option for us."

Kobler Augustin

Kobler Augustin

„An organic apple is the perfect link between man and nature.“

Luggin Gregor

Luggin Gregor

“I develop my creativity in organic.”

Weithaler Gerald

Weithaler Gerald

„Less yield, more quality.“

Tappeiner Elisabeth

Tappeiner Elisabeth

"Back to the roots with apples and vegetables."

Punt Michael

Punt Michael

"Leading with organic.”

Tscholl Peter

Tscholl Peter

„Organic is perfect in Coldrano“

Schuster Magdalena

Schuster Magdalena

"We farmers are also landscape designers"

Oberdörfer Florian

Oberdörfer Florian

"Treat nature well and it will treat you well"

Ratschiller Achim Anton

Ratschiller Achim

„Nature is not always as fast as we would like it to be. So you often need a lot of patience.“

Prantl Andreas

Prantl Andreas

„My grandmother already knew that small steps are the best.“

Schuster Simone

Schuster Simone

"The climate in Val Venosta is perfect for exploring varietal diversity."

Oberhofer Klaus

Oberhofer Klaus

„ I found all the answers to my questions in organic agriculture.“

Biohof - Bärenstall landw. KG

Biohof - Bärenstall landwirtschaftliche KG der Stricker Esther Adelia

"Bear-strong organic performance at the “Bärenstall” farm"

Felderer Heidi

Felderer Heidi Maria

„My delicious berry garden makes insects and people happy.“

Ruatti Florian

Ruatti Florian

„Organic production with noble intentions“

Höllrigl Roland

Höllrigl Roland

„Health comes first with organic apples.“

Holzner Roland

Holzner Roland

Tschöll Georg

Tschöll Georg

“This is not only a job but a life motto.“

Pohl Peter

Pohl Peter

Platzgummer Günther

Platzgummer Günther

„Organic apples are a unique experience.“

Zöschg Friedrich

Zöschg Friedrich

„Nature is part of our family.“

Metz Vinzenz

Metz Vinzenz

„My grandchildren will bombard me with curiosity.“

Ladurner Klaus

Ladurner Klaus

„The apples from the house by the church in the Preidl Garden.“

Pöder Dominik

Pöder Dominik

„Everything depends on the weather“

Schuster Andreas

Schuster Andreas

“You only achieve big goals step by step.”

Nagl Florian

Nagl Florian

"Nature has the big say".

Mair Bernhard

Mair Bernhard

„If you once try organic, you can’t get rid of it.“

Gabl Kurt

Gabl Kurt

"Father and son."

Klammsteiner Petra

Klammsteiner Petra

"What you can observe slowly, you can also learn to understand."

Ratschiller Meinrad

Ratschiller Meinrad

“Organic from generation to generation."

Eigenverwaltung B.N.R. TSCHARS

Eigenverwaltung B.N.R. TSCHARS

"Mair Simon. The luxury of producing naturally"

Kripp Sigmund

Kripp Sigmund

„Every day is a good day to celebrate the value of nature.“

Ladurner Ulrich

Ladurner Ulrich

„The health of nature is a value that you have to foster in the long term.“

Astfäller Martin

Astfäller Martin

„Organic every day, for everybody.“

Fieg Helga in Zöschg

Fieg Helga in Zöschg

„A life controlled by nature.“

Wellenzohn Viktoria

Wellenzohn Viktoria

„Organic in abundance“

Rabpom einfache Ges. des Pircher Stefan

Rabpom einfache Ges. des Pircher Stefan

„Natural and good“

Raffeiner Thomas

Raffeiner Thomas

„Advice passed on from generation to generation.“

Rechenmacher Herbert

Rechenmacher Herbert

“Organic is an all-embracing movement.”

Tapfer Thomas

Tapfer Thomas

„This is the only way to feel like a real farmer.“

Regensburger Leander

Regensburger Leander

"Refining with nature at heart."

Pircher Walter

Pircher Walter

„We create the best conditions for a colorful variety of flora and fauna.“

Karner Alfred

Karner Alfred

„An organic apple is a food full of life.“

Alber Armin

Alber Armin

“The best place to dream is in the orchard.”

Ladurner Alex

Ladurner Alex

„Working full-time in and with nature“

Weiss Joachim

Weiss Joachim

„Dad, bring an apple home for me!”

Bachmann Rudolf

Bachmann Rudolf

„Everything is more relaxed in organic production“

Rungg Andreas

Rungg Andreas

„Biodiversity through fruit and animals.“

Tscholl Horst

Tscholl Horst

“Doing something good to both nature and health.“

Pinzger Martin

Pinzger Martin

“Apples. A natural talent.”

Gorfer Johannes

Gorfer Johannes

„Happy in the footsteps of my professor.“

Raffeiner Edith

Raffeiner Edith Johanna

“A responsibility that can change the world.”

Ladurner Franz

Ladurner Franz

„I pay special attention to the soil.“

Greis Max

Greis Max

"For me, organic and local origin go hand in hand."

Tumler Angelika

Tumler Angelika

„I love my job thanks to nature.”

Götsch Gerhard

Götsch Gerhard

„I would like to offer a healthy product“

Rechenmacher Martin

Rechenmacher Martin

„It’s fascinating who well apples grow here.“

Tappeiner Veronika

Tappeiner Veronika

"You don't have to be a pastry chef to live sweetly."

Hanni Christina

Hanni Christina

„There is nothing good except someone does it.“

Puintner Markus

Puintner Markus

“A job that makes me really proud.”

Schuler Tanja

Schuler Tanja

„The livelier the meadow, the better the apple.“

Oberdörfer Wolfgang

Oberdörfer Wolfgang

“When I discover ladybugs and bird nests in my orchards, it makes me happy.”

Ruatti Aloisia

Ruatti Aloisia

Gufler Martin

Gufler Martin

„Let's live the present like we wish our children to live the future.“

Reinstadler Karl

Reinstadler Karl

“Intense taste, passionate commitment.”

Jennewein Martin

Jennewein Martin

"The feeling of contentment."

Mair Simon Martin

Mair Simon Martin

"Autumn’s fruits simply taste best."

Christian Pinggera

Pinggera Christian

„Familiar faces and excellent food: this is the life I love.“

Ruatti Simon

Ruatti Simon

“Enthusiasm is earth’s best fruit.”

Alber Herbert

Alber Herbert

”You have to stay cool and be constant in organic production.“

LesinaDebiasi Karl

LesinaDebiasi Karl

"Through organic farming, I've learned to pay attention to every little detail"

Kostner Stephan

Kostner Stephan

„The rhythm of nature is music for my ears.“

Gurschler Harald

Gurschler Harald

„Taste to believe“

Köhle Anton Roman

Köhle Anton

„My apples should be natural“

Hauser Jonas

Hauser Jonas

„A spot of land for organic happiness“

Lesina Debiasi Martin

LesinaDebiasi Martin

„Doing something good, producing something good: organic is a holistic philosophy.“

Magitteri Elisabeth

Magitteri Elisabeth

"Organic out of conviction and passion."

Alber Rita

Alber Rita

„A passion for our work“

Tappeiner David Josef Vinzenz

Tappeiner David Josef Vinzenz

„A fertile soil as the top priority“

Gurschler Florian

Gurschler Florian

„Organic is sustainable“

Weiss Josef

Weiss Josef

„Organic apples are the best products guaranteed by nature.“

Kaserer Martin

Kaserer Martin

“Even organic apples love our varied island of tranquillity”.

Platzgummer Richard

Platzgummer Richard

“My first thought? The wellbeing of my family.”

Oberdörfer Hansjörg

Oberdörfer Hansjörg

„My favorite color has always been transparency.“

Telfser Gert

Telfser Gert

“My Gala apples shine like my childrens’ smile.“

Telfser Anton

Telfser Anton

"Only organic can be this colorful."

Raffeiner Linser Klaudia

Raffeiner Linser Klaudia

„One must allow nature the time to unfold.“

Kuppelwieser Simon

Kuppelwieser Simon

"Only many questions lead to many answers."

Platzgummer Albert

Platzgummer Albert

“Taste is my natural habitat.”

Fiegele Siegmund

Fiegele Siegmund

Thomann Martin

Thomann Martin

"Organic is an intensive work with nature."

Graiss Wolfgang

Graiss Wolfgang

„Organic is a paradise on earth.“

Schweitzer Petra

Schweitzer Petra

„Women’s power and sustainability.“

Sonnenburger Oswald

Sonnenburger Oswald

“Farmer out of vocation.”

Alber Christoph

Alber Christoph

„Building the future with your own hands.”

Prantl Thomas

Prantl Thomas

“Protecting our planet with sustainability.”

Hueber Gottlieb Alois

Hueber Gottlieb Alois

„Organic is the mirror of a kind soul.“

Pichler Florin

Pichler Florin

„Happiness is a small corner of the organic paradise.“

Ratschiller Erich

Ratschiller Erich

“Sensitivity doesn't know obstacles.”

Wielander Florian

Wielander Florian

„Organic is a way that you either go or don’t go.“

Tapfer Erhart

Tapfer Erhart

“Nature talks to us and we have to listen to it.“

Tappeiner Paul Heinrich

Tappeiner Paul Heinrich

„My apples enjoy a prime location.“

Klotzner Karl

Klotzner Karl

„If you talk about nature, it’s important to remain down-to-earth.“

Innerhofer Martin

Innerhofer Martin

“You can smell a good harvest in advance.”

Fuchs Heinrich

Fuchs Heinrich

"Organic demands maximum stability and love."

Wielander Horst

Wielander Horst

„Trees can tell us many things about the future.“

Platter Gustav

Platter Gustav

"I let nature work for me for the most part.”

Tappeiner Georg

Tappeiner Georg

“A job that is, above all, a duty.“

Schuster Florian

Schuster Florian

“I follow organic like my ancestors.”

Patscheider Ruth

Patscheider Ruth

“As an organic farmer, you learn that nature is in charge”

Stark Maria Luise

Stark Maria Luise

“Organic, convinced and happy.“

Pircher Christoph

Pircher Christoph

“Only by respecting nature can you succeed with sustainable farming.”

Brunner Franz

Brunner Franz

„In nature, we are the first item in a chain.“

Landwirtschaftliche Gesellschaft Schönegg GmbH

Landwirtschaftliche Gesellschaft Schönegg GmbH

Niederfriniger Michael

Niederfriniger Michael

„You need a free mind for organic.“

Plack Thomas

Plack Thomas

„Organic is my dream come true.“

Hauser Oskar

Hauser Oskar

„I can now live what I taught in the past“