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*Adopt an olive tree and receive this Portuguese organic extra virgin olive oil straight from our grove.

Honourable mention winner from ICNF Natural Awards (Nature and Forests Preservation Institute).

Our objective is to keep our olive heritage alive by preserving and promoting the life of these century-old trees along with local olive producing communities.

An image of an olive mill press from the Middle Ages at our farm.

With this campaign, Azeitona Verde intends to create awareness to the fact that intensively farmed olive groves that have been recently introduced are gradually replacing the traditional olive species with species that are geared for intense farming. Traditional olive species and traditional farming methods that are part of cultural heritage are being replaced with industrial and intensive techniques while stressing the soil through overuse of herbicides and pesticides. One of the olive trees we want to protect is the Galega. This is a typical Portuguese species which has been replaced by other non-national and more profitable varieties mainly because it is considered not to be as effective, presenting a more laborious harvest and harder to propagate by grafting. It is, therefore, a priority to maintain local varieties.

It is therefore a priority to maintain local varieties

Present times call for further vigilance due to the danger of the disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa spreading throughout Italy, Spain and northern Portugal. It mostly attacks older trees, having already destroyed thousands of centuries-old millennial specimens. The fear that the disease will spread to other regions in Europe, including Portugal, is becoming a real threat, mainly because it is believed that one of the reasons for this disease is the introduction of varieties from other countries.

Our ideia

At Azeitona Verde we want to help protect our cultural habits and traditions that centre around our olive oil and help promote biodiversity through the protection of traditional species, in our case ‘Galega’ and ‘Cordovil’ species. Although our societies do not seem to cope without intensive farming techniques we must endeavour to protect and value local and small producers of traditional produce that still value traditional practices and crafts. Therefore, we created an idea in a relaxed and fun tone, but with a strong message:

For each tree a historical character, this was the way we found to show its antiquity.

By adopting one of our olive trees, you will be sponsoring for 1 year, becoming a member of the family, contributing to social initiatives in the local community of Marvão and national actions for the protection and preservation of ancestral olive groves.

May I offer an adoption certificate as a gift?

Of course! This is the perfect gift for anyone who is fond of nature and appreciates good healthy food. Equally suitable for someone who might like to own a farm or even as a wedding gift. Ideal as a different type of present, any firm may wish to present its collaborators or clients with a certificate – the possibilities are endless.

What do you I get in return?

By adopting one of our olive trees, you will be sponsoring for 1 year and receive an adoption kit that contains:

Enjoy a premium olive oil, produced from the ancestral trees of our farm (not necessarily the olive tree you adopt)

Identity card of your olive tree

Adopt an Olive Tree Programme Certificate

Postcards

“The Extra Virgin Life” book, where we show the whole process of how our oil arrives at your table, as well as a series of simple recipes to taste your olive oil.

Azeitona Verde wooden pencil

100% cotton bag

and a little surprise to enjoy with your olive oil

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Join us to support this cause, helping to protect and ensure the maintenance of traditional Portuguese olive groves.

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Customize your olive tree

On our farm we have many more ancient olive trees, so why not create your own and offer a gift full of symbolism? Tell us your story, write a text or a poem, and we will do the rest. A perfect present for those who want to celebrate a special occasion.

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