23/08/2017 Admin
"Get out of town," how many have thought of it at least once? Take refuge in the countryside, immerse yourself in times of nature and seasons. Often at the basis of this desire is the need for a simpler, more genuine life and less influenced by the city's stress.
Thanks
to the great rural heritage of our peninsula and to the new development
possibilities implemented by the various regions, sometimes even in
accordance with the demanium, this dream can become a reality for those
who alone or in groups want to promote sustainable use of Resources of the territory.
In
2015, according to a Coldiretti report, there was an increase of 76% of
under 34 girls who chose to work as agricultural entrepreneurs. Female growth is equal to triple of that recorded among male peers, however, increasing by 27%.
But
the real interesting thing is that of "people coming from other sectors
or from different family experiences who have decided to bet on the
primary sector. According to Coldiretti / Ixè's analysis, half of them graduate, 57%
made innovation, but 74% are proud of the choice made and are more
satisfied than before.
According
to Francesco Nastasi, Giarolo's first-generation farmer, "The economic
world we grew up offers no longer the same career prospects and job
opportunities as years ago. In
addition, there are parents who have spared in the 1970s, 1980s, and
90s who are happy to invest in a child's farming community because they
realize it's a good opportunity. " An analysis confirmed in Coldiretti's study, which shows that the
choice to become an agricultural entrepreneur is well-liked for 57% by
parents and relatives as well.
If
you are among those who would like to undertake this route but still
undecided you could spend your holidays in one of the over 300 small
family-run farms, educational farms and various farmhouses in Italy
where you could spend your holidays and "test" yourself This style of life really does for you.