Fresh, fresher, from the farm

At a time when sustainability and regionality are becoming more and more important, farm stores and the direct marketing of farm produce are increasingly coming into focus. This development not only opens up new opportunities for farmers, but also offers numerous benefits for consumers.

Freshness and quality

Products that come directly from the farm are characterized by their particular freshness and high quality. Fruit and vegetables are often harvested just before they are sold - ideal for preserving flavor and nutrients.

Transparency and trust

When shopping in a farm store, you can see for yourself how the food is produced. Direct contact with the producers creates trust and makes it possible to ask questions about production, cultivation methods or animal husbandry and care.

Culinary experiences on the farm

In addition to sales in the farm store, many farms also offer their products in the farm pub and at events. These include farm festivals, but also hands-on activities such as picking your own fruit and vegetables. These experiences are a great way for families in particular to learn more about farming and its produce.

Diversity and culinary heritage

Farm stores offer a wide range of products that goes far beyond the traditional produce. In addition to fruit and vegetables, meat and sausage products, dairy products and eggs, plants and flowers, homemade jams, juices, honey, bread and cakes are often also available. Many farm stores are also a treasure trove of traditional regional specialties and rare varieties of fruit and vegetables that are rarely available in supermarkets. Old apple varieties such as the Bernese rose apple or special tomato varieties such as the oxheart tomato enrich the range and provide variety on the plate.

Something very special from the farm

Numerous farms produce very special delicacies and high-quality delicacies with a lot of love and using traditional artisan methods. Here is a small selection of specialties that stand for the highest quality and delight both locals and tourists.

La Magie de la Ferme: Poire à Botzi AOP and Moutarde de Bénichon

The old Fribourg pear variety Poire à Botzi was the first Swiss fruit to be awarded the protected designation of origin "AOP" in 2007. It is an indispensable part of the Bénichon menu, where it is traditionally served with lamb ragout. Because it is tricky to grow and difficult to store, the "Büscheli pear" has discouraged many a farmer and almost became extinct. Only just under 20 farms grow the fruit today, including the Ducry family. On their farm La Magie de la Ferme in Dompierre, they process the hand-picked pears into jam, syrup, liqueur and vin cuit, among other things. Other legendary specialties from Fribourg such as the saffron bread Cuchaule AOP or the sweet and spicy mustard Moutarde de Bénichon - both also closely associated with the Fribourg Kilbi - are available in the farm store, at markets and from small retailers in French-speaking Switzerland as well as in the farm's online store.

Wielandleben: From spelt lasagne to camelina protein

Thom and Salome Wieland's organic farm is idyllically situated in peaceful Röthenbach in the Emmental at 1020 m above sea level. Here you can spend the night in the listed granary and relax and enjoy yourself in the cozy farm bistro. A small, fine farm store with a wide variety of products is another highlight of the Wielands' offer. Whether original spelt pasta with chili, natural soap with camelina oil, dried beef sausage with garlic, colorful flower salt or natural organic leather goods, here you will find many exciting products that are also ideal as gifts. Everything is made with 100% love and, in the case of linseed, hemp and camelina oils, freshly pressed with 100% human power (and a spinning bike). And available to order around the clock in the farm's webshop.

Muribodenhof: spicy mustard and spelt risotto

The Böhlen family's Muribodenhof farm is located in the middle of the beautiful Gantrisch Nature Park. Lentils, oat flakes, linseed and linseed oil as well as meat are available here. Highlights for connoisseurs include the sweet and spicy Dröscher mustard and spelt risotto, a tasty, healthy and regional alternative to conventional risotto. The advantages: Domestic spelt contains significantly more fiber and protein than rice and is even more climate-friendly thanks to water-conserving cultivation and shorter transport routes. The products can be ordered via the farm's website and are available in some stores in the region as well as in the small farm store on site.

La Ferme des Tourbières: "Armourins" and Meringues

The Robert family's farm is located in the heart of the Neuchâtel Jura in the picturesque "Vallée de la Sagne et des Ponts". The farm specializes in breeding laying hens and cows, which provide the raw materials - eggs and milk - for the farm's artisan specialities. These include the delicious "Armourins", which used to be sold throughout the Neuchâtel Jura, but are hardly available today. This rich biscuit is made by hand from hazelnuts, almonds, candied orange peel, honey, egg white and other ingredients - without flour, without baking. The farm's incomparable meringues are also handmade. Their secret lies in the perfect balance between sugar and protein - you won't find the excessive sweetness of industrial products here. There are of course many other delicacies to discover on site and in the farm's e-shop - it's well worth a visit.

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