Olive Tree Sponsorships: A Comprehensive Explanation
Discover the Olive Tree Sponsorship at Organic Farming Italy
With an olive tree sponsorship at Organic Farming Italy, you experience far more than simply enjoying olive oil. You secure your own organic olive tree and simultaneously support sustainable agriculture in Italy. Discover here how this unique sponsorship works and what benefits it offers you.
How an Olive Tree Sponsorship Works
As a sponsor of an olive tree at Organic Farming Italy, you are part of a personal and meaningful connection. Your tree is cared for by our dedicated farmers, and you regularly receive high-quality, native organic extra virgin olive oil directly from your tree. The sponsorship extends over an entire year, during which we take care of all aspects of care and harvest.
A special highlight: You can visit your tree at any time, care for it, and experience the olive harvest firsthand. This personal experience goes far beyond simply shopping at the supermarket.
Support for Local Farmers
Through your sponsorship, you directly contribute to supporting small organic farmers in Italy. These farmers receive a valuable source of income and can sell their products at fair prices. The olive tree sponsorships promote the transition from conventional cultivation to organic agriculture and contribute to the expansion of cultivation areas.
Our Olives: Taggiasca – A Variety with Tradition
The organic olives on our farms are of the Taggiasca variety, known for their outstanding quality and long history. These olives were introduced by monks in the Middle Ages and are renowned for their first-class olive oil. Discover the difference and become part of a community committed to high-quality organic products and sustainable agriculture.
The Process of an Olive Tree Sponsorship
1. Creating the Name Plaque
Once your order has been received, we create an individual wooden plaque with your chosen name. Our team carefully selects a piece of wood, cuts it to size, and sands it. Afterwards, your name is applied and the plaque is treated with an ecological protective agent to make it weatherproof.
2. Selection and Marking of Your Olive Tree
Giulia, our farm manager, selects a tree that perfectly suits your sponsorship and attaches your name plaque. She documents this with photos and videos, which are made available to you via a Dropbox folder or WhatsApp group. You also receive the exact location of your tree via Google Maps, so you can check at any time where it stands.
3. Certificate of Your Sponsorship
Your sponsorship includes a personalized certificate. We create a PDF with your name and the start date of the sponsorship, which you can use as a high-quality printed copy. This certificate is provided to you digitally.
4. Visual Updates and Location Tracking
You will be kept informed about the progress of your sponsorship. We regularly send you photos and videos of your tree as well as updates on the status of care and harvest.
5. Optional Gift Package
If you wish to choose the sponsorship as a gift, you can add a special package. This contains a printed certificate in an elegant wooden frame and a small bottle of our native organic olive oil. This gives you a magnificent gift that conveys personal and sustainable values.
6. Delivery of the Organic Olive Oil
The harvest begins in October and can last until December depending on the weather. The olives are cold-pressed and the oil is stored until shipment in December. The olive oil from your tree is delivered directly to your door. Should the harvest be smaller, we secure your delivery with oil from our stock or from partner farmers.
7. Visit Your Olive Tree
Our farm Sassolive, located between Imperia and Diano Marina, offers you the opportunity to visit your olive tree in person. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and immerse yourself in authentic Italian country life.
8. Your Tree on Google Maps
All trees are marked on Google Maps. With your order number, you can easily find your tree – a small adventure that leads you to your personal treasure.
Promoting Sustainability and Community
Recent years have been challenging for organic farmers in Italy. With your sponsorship, you contribute to the work of “Rete Tesori della Riviera”, an organization that supports organic farmers in difficult times.
The olive tree sponsorship at Organic Farming Italy is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a sustainable movement while enjoying high-quality organic olive oil. Join us and support our mission for a greener future!
