Our company has worked in collaboration and exchange with other agricultural businesses and competent entities in the area, jointly and synergistically, to establish a Collaboration Agreement (Regional Law 71 of 2020) aimed at establishing and regulating the informal Social Agriculture Roundtable already present in our area.

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The overall goal of the project and the proposed activities, led by the Calafata Agricultural Cooperative, is to increase and strengthen actions aimed at social inclusion for vulnerable and/or disadvantaged individuals through the development of new social services and benefits that increase the diversification of the participating agricultural businesses to meet the needs of the community, as well as foster and strengthen the development of rural networks.

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Inclusiveness is a fundamental principle for us; we aim to create spaces where every individual, regardless of their personal characteristics or life history, feels welcomed and valued. In an increasingly diverse society, promoting inclusiveness is a moral duty and a necessity for building stronger, more cohesive communities.

Specifically, this project is based on the assumption that aging actively can make a difference. This is a slogan, in our view, that should be adopted in the coming decades to usher in the cultural change needed to give an increasingly aging population full dignity, including in the economic and social spheres.

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We have seen firsthand that fostering opportunities for intergenerational exchange creates strong bridges between generations. Indeed, great importance must be given to the exchange between young people and adults. On the one hand, the "adult educator"—in the role of tutor or mentor—contributes to the transmission of knowledge and experience (crystallized intelligence). On the other, the "young educator" fills the technological or linguistic gaps (liquid intelligence) of those older than them.

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We have created unique regenerative paths among our majestic eucalyptus trees and many medicinal plants grown on our land, with the sun filtering through the leaves and the sound of birdsong accompanying our every step. A series of activities have been integrated, designed to promote well-being through direct contact with nature, both through applied aromatherapy and sensory and creative workshops where everyone can express their full potential.

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The project is divided into two paths:

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The Healing Forest: Days where the heart of the proposed activities is applied aromatherapy integrated with horticultural therapy, sensory workshops, and dynamic meditations in the eucalyptus woods. The aim is to deeply connect with nature and tap into our deepest and most emotional selves, supported by the great therapeutic value of essential oils.

It is scientifically proven that monoterpenes (which eucalyptus trees are rich in) can positively impact our immune system, not to mention their countless benefits for the respiratory system and the development of endorphins.

The medicinal plants used in the program therefore add a further sense of well-being. These plants, known for their healing properties, release natural aromas that have positive effects on the mind and body; lavender can improve mood, mint relieves anxiety, rosemary increases mental clarity, and eucalyptus combats stress.

A 5-day program, held weekly.

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A bank of knowledge and flavors: Days of creativity and knowledge sharing, tied to rural celebrations, where you can learn, exchange, and pass on knowledge and flavors from the past and present. Grandma's recipes will be used, along with timeless natural remedies and the sharing of ancient anecdotes and traditions.

A 5-day program - held monthly

Both programs include moments of intergenerational interaction, fostering socialization, a sense of belonging, and relationships. The integration of these two programs, both of which include moments of intergenerational interaction, fosters socialization and a sense of belonging through relationships, while also maintaining the skills and abilities learned during the experience, essentially creating the conditions necessary to improve the quality of life of older adults.

 

YEAR 2025

 

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The activities have been included in the Agri-care project. Agri-care is a social agriculture project funded directly by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, with the Fondazione per la Coesione Sociale (Foundation for Social Cohesion) playing a role in coordinating, communicating, and monitoring outcomes. It is sponsored and supported by the Municipality of Massarosa.