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cooperatives Tribute to Mas de Noguera and Serrana Olive

The Confederation of Cooperatives of the Comunitat Valenciana will honor the 19th of October, during Castellón celebration of World Day of Cooperatives, cooperatives Mas de Noguera and Olive Palancia Serrana. Two companies, through the values \u200b\u200bof the social economy, have been consolidated as successful organizations, generating stable employment, economic wealth and social solidarity.

Mas de Noguera is an old farmhouse which was rebuilt to carry out an extensive project based on cooperative principles, combining agro-tourism, environmental education and restoration and conservation of rural areas. Mas, situated between the towns of Benafer Caudiel and has been a pioneer and benchmark for rural tourism, preservation of cultural traditions, agricultural and cattle in their environment, as reported Friday in a note confederation.

The organization has awarded the cooperative for its active commitment to the environment and sustainability over 30 years as Mas de Noguera has opted decisively for the revitalization of rural areas of the region, through initiatives reforestation, restoration and conservation of trails.

also highlighted the work of the cooperative in the field of environmental education and agro-ecology as a way of life. Thanks to countless workshops, courses and activities for schools and adults, have promoted a culture of conservation of nature.

Viver's cooperative in the Alto Palencia, has become a model of growth, dynamism and creativity, thanks to a firm commitment to quality. The cooperative was born twenty years ago as a local mill, started from 2001 onwards a process of professionalization and diversification that has managed to multiply the turnover of 15 in the last eight years. Currently, it produces one of the best olive oils from Spain, served in the most prestigious restaurants.

Confederation this award recognizes the career of the cooperative, will boost the competitiveness of agriculture in the area commitment to quality, partnerships and diversification, consistent with the needs of their partners and Viver promoting development and the environment.

Source: diariocriticocv.com