The Etna Valley, the green dream of the Cusimano brothers
In Sicily, on the slopes of Etna, brothers Nicola and Giuseppe Cusimano have transformed their love for nature into a sustainable agricultural enterprise. Growing up under the watchful eye of their blacksmith father, they spent several years working iron, but deep in their hearts a green dream beat.
In 2011, driven by the desire to revolutionize their lives, they decided to abandon work in the workshop to dedicate themselves to agriculture, giving life to the “Etna Valley”. By investing in uncultivated land, they transformed the area into an oasis of beauty and biodiversity. Using non-intensive cultivation methods, Nicola and Giuseppe grow native varieties, avoiding pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Their products, including Etna PDO prickly pears, artichokes, citrus fruits and pumpkins, have become symbols of quality in Sicily and in various areas of southern Italy, appreciated for their authentic flavor and respect for the environment . The company is not just a place of production, but an example of sustainability, where each plant tells a story of passion and dedication.
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The Etna Valley, the green dream of the Cusimano brothers
In Sicily, on the slopes of Etna, brothers Nicola and Giuseppe Cusimano have transformed their love for nature into a sustainable agricultural enterprise. Growing up under the watchful eye of their blacksmith father, they spent several years working iron, but deep in their hearts a green dream beat.
In 2011, driven by the desire to revolutionize their lives, they decided to abandon work in the workshop to dedicate themselves to agriculture, giving life to the “Etna Valley”. By investing in uncultivated land, they transformed the area into an oasis of beauty and biodiversity. Using non-intensive cultivation methods, Nicola and Giuseppe grow native varieties, avoiding pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Their products, including Etna PDO prickly pears, artichokes, citrus fruits and pumpkins, have become symbols of quality in Sicily and in various areas of southern Italy, appreciated for their authentic flavor and respect for the environment . The company is not just a place of production, but an example of sustainability, where each plant tells a story of passion and dedication.