Maremma Organic District
Organic production
Organic production in the Maremma region includes oil, wine, fruit and vegetable, and dairy products.
1.020
total organic farms
311
in
Grosseto
75
in
Orbetello
101
in
Magliano in Toscana
135
in
Scansano
270
in
Manciano
102
in
Capalbio
34
in
Castiglione della Pescaia
THE TERRITORY
The Biological District
The organic district, which is in the process of being established, is a new legal entity that networks 7 municipalities in the territory (Grosseto, Capalbio, Castiglione della Pescaia, Magliano in Toscana, Manciano, Orbetello, Scansano) and farms operating in the organic sector, with the aim of actively contributing to the development of the territory by enhancing organic and natural productions.
The goals of the District
Promote the conversion to organic production and encourage the sustainable use of natural and local resources in agricultural production processes, ensure the protection of ecosystems, supporting design and innovation in the service of a circular economy, promote greater dissemination and enhancement at the local level of organic products and the structuring of their supply chains, promote and implement participatory research projects with companies and the dissemination of innovative practices(agroecological, regenerative agriculture)
Stimulate and encourage the territorial approach to the conversion and maintenance of organic production, including outside administrative boundaries, promoting the cohesion and participation of all economic and social actors with the aim of pursuing development that is attentive to the conservation of resources, employing them in production processes in a way that safeguards the environment, health and local diversity
Promote and support multifunctional activities related to organic production, such as the administration of organic food in public and collective catering, the direct sale of organic products, agritourism and fishing tourism and ichthyic tourism, rural tourism, social agriculture, actions aimed at the protection, enhancement and conversation of agricultural and natural biodiversity, as well as the production of energy from renewable sources
Promote the establishment of groups of operators, especially among small organic producers operating in the district, in order to implement forms of group certification that facilitate access to certification - organic, environmental and territorial - according to current regulations, so as to ensure the development, enhancement and promotion of the processes of preparation, processing and marketing of organic products
Promote the dissemination of agroecological culture and organic practices in order to develop actions for global sustainability, environmental conservation, human health and food sovereignty through awareness, training and information interventions through communication and dissemination campaigns
The benefits of joining the district
Increased opportunities to access regional and national incentives
Becoming part of bio-district enhancement policies
Branding and Reputation
