Luise, your Dorfmoar Farm was recognized in 2025 as a “Bioland South Tyrol Model Farm for Biodiversity.” What makes your farm so special?
Dorfmoar Farm stands out for its biodiversity and mixed cultivation. After converting to organic, we now grow grains, vegetables, fruits, and grapes, raise sheep, and care for a traditional orchard.
There’s even a natural water habitat with reeds – home to ducks, fish, and kingfishers.
Creating and preserving natural habitats is very important to me – we’ve added deadwood, stone piles, and hedges, planted together with foresters and schoolchildren.
Today, over 70 plant species grow in my meadows – some of them are very rare.

What role does biodiversity play for you?
Biodiversity is a reflection of my values and a driving force in my life.
It's always amazing to see how a healthy, natural ecosystem forms when we let it – everything is connected, every living being has its place and its purpose.
I’m fascinated by what happens on a small scale in an intact habitat. We just need to observe carefully and treat nature with respect.
I also express diversity through culture: I organize events and invite people to WWOOF – to live and work on the farm.

What have you learned from working with nature?
It’s a process of constant learning. I enjoy using traditional techniques – working with my hands strengthens my connection to the earth.
Nature radiates peace and energy. When things become overwhelming, I go to the fields. My hands find the weeds by instinct, and my thoughts become clear.
It's important to treat nature as naturally as possible. We have a responsibility to future generations.
It’s not about getting the maximum out of everything – we need to think ahead.

What does it mean to be an organic farmer?
I’ve done many things in my life – I spent years abroad and worked in high society.
Being an organic farmer, even as a career changer, means quality of life and grounding for me.
We live in abundance, but farming brings me back to what really matters. It’s a privilege.
Being an organic farmer is a full-time job – challenging, sometimes exhausting. But it fulfills me: producing healthy, high-quality food and sharing it with a clear conscience gives meaning.
Because healthy food is more than nutrition – we are what we eat.