Life as a Spider Web: How a Mountain Farm Defies Modern Challenges

At first glance, life on a farm seems simple, but just like a spider with its eight legs, a farm can only survive if all its parts work in harmony. “The spider’s body is our family, and the legs are the economic branches we run,” proudly explains the host of a unique organic farm located 2,000 meters above sea level.

This farm is anything but ordinary. It all started modestly, with the production of mountain hay for local hotels. “That was our first product. Over time, we added pillows, neck rolls, scented sachets, and now we even produce hay liqueur in collaboration with a renowned company,” he recounts. The farm’s greatest pride is their mountain hay cheese, now served in Lufthansa’s business class. “It’s the only cheese that travels around the world,” he adds with a smile.

However, this farm is more than just an agricultural operation. It is a model of sustainability. “Our meadows are untouched – no artificial fertilizers. They are mowed every two years, and nature takes care of the fertility. These pastures host up to 80 different species of plants, which fills us with immense joy.”

Technology is welcome here but always in harmony with nature. “My father bought a tractor when I was born, and now, 40 years later, we’ve turned it into an electric vehicle,” he says proudly. With their own electricity produced via solar panels and organic farming, this farm demonstrates how tradition and innovation can coexist.

The strength of this farm lies in the family. “Without the support of my wife and children, all of this would be impossible. When everyone works together toward a common goal, a farmer can still survive in today’s world,” the host emphasizes. In this spirit, the story of this farm is not just about production but about a way of life – working where others come to relax.

Although this farm spans only a few hectares, it proves that it’s not the size of the land that matters but how it’s utilized. “People often ask me how we manage with 10 cows and a small farm. The answer is simple: what matters is that the farm is healthy, authentic, and sustainable.”

As the family ends their day gathering fragrant hay to feed their livestock during the winter, the host concludes: “Maybe we could achieve more with aggressive marketing, but that’s not the point. The point is to live in harmony with nature and enjoy what we do.”

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