On this page, you can purchase services for accompanying guests and book educational farm visits scheduled for June 11th.
Please note that, due to the proximity of the event date, payment is only possible by credit card.
You can use the form below to register an accompanying person to the Conference.
You can choose the following activities:
– access to the lunches at the Conference venue – € 100,00
– access to the social dinner and to the Lyric-symphonic concert on the 11th – € 70,00
– accompanying persons guided tour to the Valley of Temples – € 55,00
– accompanying persons tour to Palma di Montechiaro and Mandranova Farm – € 100,00
Please note that the guided tours require a minimum of 15 participants to start, if this number is not reached you will be refund.
Please find below all the information related to the field visits that will take place on the 11th.
You can also download a pdf file with the information by clicking HERE.
Coordinator of all visits: Martina Maurer – martinamaurer@azzalorabio.it
If you can’t find the field visit you wish to join in the list, it means it reached the maximum amount of requests.
Date: 11th June 2025
Reference Persons: Stefano Bocchi and Paolo Guarnaccia
Airone Srl was founded in 2017 on abandoned farmland within the Valley of the Temples area. Its mission includes environmental restoration, cultural legacy building, and sustainable farming through agroecological practices.
The visit will explore nature trails, biodiversity efforts, agroecological methods including intercropping and weed control, and local food systems. Guests will engage in discussions and contribute ideas for ongoing farm transitions.
Distance from Agrigento: 2 km – Travel time: 10 minutes
Date: 11th June 2025
Reference Persons: Paolo Bàrberi and Fabio Gresta
Fattoria Vassallo is a multifunctional, family-run organic farm with over 25 years of experience. Managed by Salvatore and Ignazio Vassallo, it cultivates a range of crops including nuts, grapes, and pomegranates, and raises native livestock.
The farm aims for total sustainability using renewable energy, groundwater recharge, and efficient irrigation. Biodiversity is promoted through local crop and livestock varieties. Visitors will explore the farm’s ecological infrastructure and learn about pest control, composting, and a unique case of aphid control via symbiotic ladybugs.
The second part focuses on the PRIMA-funded VALMEDALM project, exploring intercropping strategies in almond orchards to boost resilience, control pests, and enrich soil microbiota. Fattoria Vassallo is one of six demonstration farms across five countries involved in this research.
Website: https://fattoriavassallo.com/prodotti/mandorle/
Distance from Agrigento: 32 km – Travel time: 30 minutes
Date: 11th June 2025
Reference Persons: Cesare Pacini and Giovanni Dara Guccione
Azzalora Bio is a family-run organic farm located near Castrofilippo, known for high-quality table grape production. Managed by agronomist Martina Maurer and Aldo Ciccarelli, it is a founding member of the Valle dei Templi Agroecological Biodistrict.
The 8-hectare farm produces table grapes, olive oil, cherries, vegetables, and heritage grains. It embraces agroecological practices like green manure, mulching, compost tea, and biodiversity conservation. The photovoltaic system supports its energy needs.
Visitors will explore regenerative soil management, pest control strategies, native grape varieties, and agrobiodiversity in the vegetable garden. The tour includes traditional dry-stone structures for beneficial insects and native-species hedgerows.
The workshop will cover social, cultural, and educational aspects of biodistricts, emphasizing women’s empowerment, local food systems, seed exchange, and community learning. A cherry-picking activity may also be included, depending on the season.
Website: http://www.azzalorabio.it/
Distance from Agrigento: 25 km – Travel time: 25 minutes
Date: 11th June 2025
Reference Persons: Giovanni Dinelli and Guido Bissanti
The Carbonìa farm, located near Aragona and Santa Elisabetta, spans 88 hectares and has been owned by the same family for four generations. Managed today by Eugenia Gino, it is certified organic since 1996 and integrates agroecological and multifunctional practices.
The farm cultivates olives, almonds, cereals, legumes, and vegetables while preserving spontaneous biodiversity. Initiatives include sub-irrigation, erosion control, renewable energy, and agritourism. It also produces award-winning organic extra virgin olive oil under the Sicilia IGP label.
Visitors will explore intercropping trials with wheat and chickpeas, erosion control methods, biodiversity shelters, and reforestation efforts. A special focus is placed on weed management with tine harrows and mycorrhizal fertilization techniques.
The visit concludes with a walk through the new agroforestry plantation, where trees are planted in quincunx patterns and supported by native species. Discussions will highlight the participatory and educational approach of the farm in leading the agroecological transition.
Website: http://www.oliocarbonia.it
Distance from Agrigento: 30 km – Travel time: 30 minutes
Date: 11th June 2025
Reference Persons: Alberto Mantino and Paola Quatrini
The visit begins at the Lo Pilato organic farm, which operates across three areas within the Valley of the Temples. Founded in 2005, the farm includes historic almond and olive groves undergoing agroecological restoration to preserve genetic heritage and landscape identity.
The Bosco di Mandorli is home to ancient Sicilian almond varieties. The restoration project includes planting bitter almond saplings for grafting with historic cultivars. This work is guided by the Valle dei Templi Agroecological Biodistrict and aligned with Sicilian Regional Law 21/2021.
The second part of the visit leads to the Kolymbethra Garden, a historic and biodiverse landscape irrigated by ancient Greek aqueducts. Restored and managed by FAI since 1999, it features terraced citrus groves, Mediterranean scrubland, and a stream bordered by native trees.
The garden demonstrates traditional Arab irrigation, varietal biodiversity, and heritage farming practices that naturally align with modern agroecological principles. The landscape represents a fusion of archaeology, ecology, and cultural heritage.
Website: Kolymbethra Garden – FAI
Distance from Agrigento city center: 5 km – Travel time: 15 minutes