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Fresh produce and unforgettable experiences: discover both on a Swiss farm!

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Experience farm life.

Farm experience

Animal Trekking, hot tubs and much more. Start your adventure on a farm in your area.

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A day out on the farm with the family

Discover a farm near you and experience an unforgettable family outing! Feed farm animals, learn all about farming and enjoy some fresh local produce.

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Hosting events on the farm

From birthday parties to weddings to company events: you can host all kinds of events on Swiss farms. Find a suitable farm now.

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Tips and tricks for fresh produce

Asparagus freshness test

Do you want to test asparagus to see if it’s fresh? Rub two asparagus spears together. If they squeak, they’re perfect.

Storing potatoes

Potatoes should be stored in the dark (e.g. in a cellar or crate) and in a dry environment (storage temperature of 6 to 10°C). They’re best kept inside a linen bag or a wooden box.

Potatoes

Pumpkin tapping test

You can tell whether a pumpkin is ripe or not by performing the «tapping test». Pumpkins that sound hollow and dull taste best!

Storing apples

You shouldn’t store applies in the fridge or next to other foods. Always eat larger applies first, since they will soften more rapidly.

Why buy directly from the farmer?

  • Freshly harvested foods arrive on your plate directly from the field and taste delicious.
  • Regional produce is environmentally friendly, since no long-distance transport is required.
  • You know where your food comes from. Get to know your farming family and ask them everything you want to know about its production.
  • You support your producer directly, since no retailers are involved.
  • Discover specialities. A number of products are not available in retail stores – perhaps you will find a delightful small gift among them.
  • Make your shopping trip into an experience for the entire family and visit a farm with a petting zoo or a stable that you can look round.

Contact

Do you have questions or need help? We are here for you:

Swiss Farmers’ Union
Jasmin Vultier
Project lead
direkt@vomhof.ch

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