“La Fattoria in città” returns to La Spezia: the rich program presented 

“La Fattoria in città” returns to La Spezia: the rich program presented.

Spice. Come back Sunday 26 November from 8:00 to 19:30 in Piazza Cavour, “The Farm in the city”, one of the most anticipated and successful events on the agenda of events organized by the Municipality of La Spezia. A now traditional event to learn about animals, savor the scents of the countryside and taste the genuine delicacies of our land.

The rich program was presented this morning during a press conference by the Mayor of La Spezia Pierluigi Peracchini and by the councilor for productive activities and trade Marco Frascatore. Also present were representatives of the institutions, associations and producers who they will be present in the square on Sunday 26 November.

“An event awaited and appreciated by adults and children alike – declares the Mayor of La Spezia Pierluigi Peracchini - who will be able to have the opportunity to carry out many educational activities and taste delicacies related to the agricultural world. An event that aims to raise citizens' awareness of respect for nature and introduce them to environmental issues in a pleasant and fun way. Thanks to Councilor Frascatore and to all the associations and exhibitors involved in the organization.”

“A day dedicated to what has now become a tradition of our city and which will be grafted, now upon us, into the Christmas period - declares the Councilor Marco Frascatore - Therefore, thanks also to this wonderful event, we will once again see our streets full of events and meeting opportunities. A very welcome return, which will introduce the little ones to the animals up close and at the same time also a moment to let everyone know and savor the scents of the countryside while tasting the truly genuine delicacies of our land. All this will be enriched with a market exhibition of typical local products and neighboring territories and, together with our children, we will find educational workshops dedicated to them where they will have the opportunity to live a new experience. A winning blend made of nature, territory, tradition and respect for the animal world which, in everyday life, is increasingly distant from the experiences of our lives in a period, that of the Christmas holidays, full of joy and hope."

Born in 2006, the “farm in the city” from year to year it has become richer and is grew in number of exhibitors, visitors and initiatives presented, becoming an important attraction, not only for the people of La Spezia, but also for tourists. The Farm in the City was born with the aim of bringing the agricultural world closer to the city world and raise awareness among citizens, especially the little ones, to the themes ofeducation on consumption and respect for biodiversity.

Sunday 26th in Piazza Cavour there will be producers, trade associations and consortia present, who will offer tastings and the sale of typical agricultural, food and artisanal products. To enrich the day not only the market exhibition of typical local products and neighboring territories but also educational workshops for children organized by the Civic Museums of La Spezia, of the social cooperative Coopselios, Fattoria del Carpanedo, COCEA social cooperative - Bioasio del Carpanedo, edited by Trade associations.

The long-awaited appointment with the baptism of the saddle will be renewed by Sarzanese Equestrian Centre and the possibility for children to take a pony ride. Furthermore there will be an exhibition of vintage agricultural vehicles curated by Gthresher group of Val di Magra.

Participation in all workshops is free and booking is on site.

Below is the programme:

WORKSHOPS edited by the Coopselios social cooperative, Fattoria del Carpanedo, COCEA social cooperative - Bioasio del Carpanedo:

from 10 to 12 and from 15 to 17
"Take away"
For children aged 3 years and up
Let's plant the plant in the pot and take it with us and take care of it

10-11
15-16
“Roots what's under the ground?”
We draw a tree with its roots using materials that we find in nature and recycled.
For children aged 3 years and up

10-18
"Nature in the Square"
Free space suitable for children of all ages to have fun and manipulate with the materials we find in nature.

10-18
"Let's color in the square"
Free space suitable for children of all ages to express their imagination through colours.

WORKSHOPS organized by the Civic Museums from 15 pm to 00 pm:
Amedeo Lia Museum
THE GARDEN IN THE FRAME: A vegetable to choose, transform and frame, to make it the protagonist of a work of art with an unmistakable flavour! Archaeological Museum of the Castle
THE FIRST BREAD: Let's have fun grinding cereals using a millstone and a stone grinder like in the Neolithic era! Giovanni Podenzana Ethnographic Museum
THE ART OF CROXETTO: We knead the flour to create sheets that we will decorate with the traditional molds of our territory. Seal Museum
AUGUSTO'S SNACK: Let's reproduce the Roman sandwiches by mixing flour, seeds and pieces of dried fruit and cook them in the oven, after having decorated them in a mold with the image of the Medusa.
CAMeC THE COLORS OF AUTUMN: This season offers us the spectacle of countless colors and shades to inspire us to create themed compositions.

There will be a tasting/workshop area with presentation of the products by the Ass. Typical of the Emanuela Zannoni Park
The tastings are free of charge and require reservation at no. 349.0942482

Pm at 10,30 11,00
The mysterious and fascinating world of bees by Ape Bea Apiculture from La Malfa Giovanni - La Spezia paired with the Agriturismo's raw Cabannina cow milk cheeses” The Straw Thread” Carro (SP) accompanied by exceptional DOC wines from the 5 Terre.

Pm at 11,00 11,30
The oil laboratory with tasting conducted by the expert Valeria Federici and presentation of the project "Paths of the Poets” by the Soc. Agr. The Capuchin.

Pm at 11,30 12,30
-The laboratory from the fruit of the fields to morsels of goodness presented by Az.Il Sicomoro (SP) with tasting of jams and pickles in oil.
-How a jam from the Campo Luente (SP) farm is born.

Pm at 12,30 13,00
Show Cooking Croxetti di Varese Ligure with black cabbage pesto by the agrichef Giorgio Nadali of the Agriturismo “La Fogona” of Carrodano (SP)

Pm at 16,00 17,00
– Workshop with tasting of vegetable pies organized by Agriturismo La Lupa – Vezzano Ligure (SP)
-The panzerotti of Vezzano Ligure, the famous Christmas Eve dish prepared by Agriturismo Il Fienile – Arcola (SP)
-La Scarpazza di Sarzana is a beautiful story of a savory pie by Agriturismo Casalin - Sarzana (SP)
Paired with the DOC wines of our lands and the craft beer of the La Taverna del Vara brewery – Torza (SP)

Pm at 17,00 17,30
A sweet tasting story of the delicacies offered by the Agriturismo Mamma Chica – Cozzano (SP)

Pm at 17,30 18,00
The King of Cheeses “Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano” pure tasting of two maturations 24 months and 50 months from the Latteria Soc. Carnola of Castelnovo ne' Monti (RE)

Pm at 18,00 18,30
Tasting of two Spergole compared, natural wines from the Reggio Emilia hills organized by the Soc. Agr. Monte Duro di Sassi Matteo and David Organic farm from Montalto – Vezzano Sul Crostolo (RE)