Azienda agricola certificata bio dal 2001, frutticoltura con fragole, mirtilli, pere, mele, kiwi

Torino
il centro aziendale
meleto la struttura dove ospitiamo i WWOOfers
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Ciao sono Federica, vivo a Lusernetta nel cuore della Val Pellice. La nostra azienda è certificata bio dal 2001 e disponiamo di una superficie di 13 ettari. 3/4 ha sono a frutteto, mentre il resto è prato-pascolo, da cui produciamo fieno e foraggio fresco per un giovane allevatore dell'alta valle. La nostra famiglia è composta da me, mio marito Dante (che non lavora in azienda se non come hobby) mia figlia Ilaria che lavora in una ditta qui vicino e mio figlio Damiano che invece lavora con me. Coltiviamo fragole, mirtilli, pere, mele, castagne e kiwi; siamo Presidio Slow Food delle antiche varietà di mele piemontesi. Abbiamo due cani e due gatti, e da novembre a giugno alloggiano qui 300 pecore 30 capre e 30 mucche di Giampaolo, il nostro pastore. Le nostre giornate sono molto varie, dipende molto dalla stagione. in primavera si fa la potatura delle piante da frutta e la sistemazione dei frutteti con sostituzione pali e fili, scalzi e rincalzi per il contenimento delle infestanti, in estate si raccolgono i mirtilli, si fa il fieno, si irrigano prati e frutteti ogni 10 gg. in autunno si fa la raccolta di pere, mele e kiwi, con stoccaggio nelle celle frigo. Due o tre volte la settimana si va al mercato, tendenzialmente Mercati della Terra di Slow Food Piemonte e Lombardia o altri mercati in Torino e dintorni. Disponiamo di una struttura indipendente che affittiamo come agriturismo, a 300 metri dal centro aziendale in cui gli ospiti trovano angolo cottura, bagno esterno, area relax circostante, tra il limitare del bosco ed i frutteti, dove normalmente alloggiano i nostri Woofers. Sovente la zona è frequentata da caprioli, scoiattoli, ghiri, minilepri ed altri abitanti del bosco. Lavoriamo decisi, ma i nostri pasti sono sacrosanti! Ci piace mangiare, cuciniamo i nostri prodotti e quelli delle aziende circostanti. Colazione pranzo e cena, salvo imprevisti particolari, sono gestiti con la collaborazione di tutti, chi ha più tempo prepara e si mangia tutti insieme. Chi vorrà WWOOfare da noi sarà il benvenuto a tavola, ma potrà gestire in autonomia alcuni pasti, se preferirà. la Val Pellice è una valle molto ricca dal punto di vista naturale e culturale: siamo associati a InValpellice, portale di offerta turistica che raccoglie tutte le specificità della valle, dai musei alle strutture sportive. Siamo soci anche di UpSlowTour, portale dedicato a chi ama il ciclo-turismo, con anelli percorribili attrezzati e segnalati. io non ho molto tempo per gli hobbies e gli sport, ma ogni tanto mi concedo qualche visita a mostre e musei, e al mercato lavoro a maglia. Dopo pranzo ci piace giocare a carte o fare cruciverba.. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Hi, I'm Federica, I live in Lusernetta in the heart of Val Pellice. Our farm has been certified organic since 2001 and we have an area of ​​13 hectares. 3/4 hectares are orchards, while the rest is meadow-pasture, from which we produce hay and fresh fodder for a young shepherd from the upper valley. Our family is made up of me, my husband Dante (who doesn't work in the farm except as a hobby), my daughter Ilaria who works in a company nearby and my son Damiano who works with me. We grow strawberries, blueberries, pears, apples, chestnuts and kiwis; we are a Slow Food Presidium of ancient Piedmontese apple varieties. We have two dogs and two cats, and from November to June 300 sheep, 30 goats and 30 cows owned by Giampaolo, our shepherd, stay here. Our days are very varied, it depends a lot on the season. In the spring the fruit trees are pruned and the orchards arranged with replacement of poles and wires, barefoot and earthings to contain weeds, in the summer the blueberries are harvested, hay is made, meadows and orchards are irrigated every 10 days . In autumn the pears, apples and kiwis are harvested, with storage in the cold rooms. Two or three times a week we go to the market, usually the Slow Food Piedmont and Lombardy Earth Markets or other markets in Turin and the surrounding area. We have an independent structure that we rent as a farmhouse, 300 meters from the farm where guests find a kitchenette, external bathroom, surrounding relaxation area, between the edge of the forest and the orchards. The area is often frequented by roe deer, squirrels, dormice, little hares and other inhabitants of the forest. We work determinedly, but our meals are sacrosanct! We like to eat, we cook our own products and those of surrounding colleagues. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, barring any particular unforeseen circumstances, are managed with the collaboration of everyone, whoever has more time prepares and we eat all together. Anyone who wants to WWOO with us will be welcome at our table, but even will be able to manage some meals independently if they prefer. Val Pellice is a very rich valley from a natural and cultural point of view: we are associated with InValpellice, a tourist offer portal that brings together all the specific features of the valley, from museums to sports facilities. We are also members of UpSlowTour, a portal dedicated to those who love cycle tourism, with equipped and signposted rings. I don't have much time for hobbies and sports, but every now and then I treat myself to a few visits to exhibitions and museums, and while at the market I knit. After lunch we like to play cards or do crosswords..
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Production farm
Certified organic
13 Hectares | 32.1 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
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Omnivore
Vegetarian
Length of stay
Over a month
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Gökçe
Gökçe
Italy • May 2026
I had a wonderful WWOOF experience with Federica and her family. They were all so friendly, nice, and made me feel so warmly welcomed from day one. I stayed in an independent house, which was very comfortable, but we always came together to share meals. Federica is great company, and we had so many lovely chats both around the table and while working together. My daily work consisted of weeding, preparing the veggie greenhouse, planting veggies, and harvesting strawberries. I also prepared two flower garden. I just hope all the seeds I planted actually grow and turn into flowers :). I am so grateful to Federica and her family for their wonderful hospitality. Since we live very close by, I hope our paths cross again! Thank you for everything!
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Federica
Reply from Federica
Thanks a lot for your words!! we too enjoyed your stay and you've been immediately part of family! your job has been absolutely good, and it's been easy to work together: you quickly understand the purpose and you try the best way to reach it. all the family is waiting for your visit! :)
TOM
TOM
France • September 2025
Une très, très bonne expérience chez Federica : accueil très chaleureux de la part de toute la famille, le travail est assez varié et très intéressant ; les produits de la ferme sont très bons ! Le logement pour les woofers est super, autonomie et propreté sont au rendez-vous. Tous les moments passés avec Federica et sa famille sont de très bons souvenirs, que ce soit en travaillant ou non ; j'ai hâte de repasser faire un petit coucou ! Je recommande à 100% !
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Federica
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Aussi pour nous tous il a été vraiment un precieux moment!! il y rien à dire: tu a compris tout de suite tous le travaux et tu a trouvé aussi la façon plus conveniente pour un bon résultat. L'entendement avec l'autre Woofer et mes garçon a été parfait: l'été est passée vite et amusante. Merci beaucoup pour ces jours là et on t'attends pour le COUCOU cette été!!!
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Josh
Josh
United States • August 2025
This was my first wwoofing experience and my first time travelling to Europe. Federica and her family made this experience feel like the best decision I had ever made. This incredibly welcoming family made me feel right at home with them every day. My new favorite place to visit is definitely going to be their house. I can't wait for my next visit and I HIGHLY recommend them to anybody hoping to travel to Italy.
Federica
Reply from Federica
a very funny and cheerful one!!! the summer's been nice and your job precious, the feeling with the other Woofer and my children has been perfect. So we all hope to host you again very soon!!!
Hélène
Hélène
France • August 2024
Un merveilleux séjour chez Federica🤗. Le logement pour les woofers est un petit paradis de verdure, le travail est varié et intéressant, les repas en famille de délicieux moments de bonheur partagé. Federica nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de générosité. Nous nous sommes senties comme chez des amis avec Federica et sa famille!
Federica
Reply from Federica
Vraiment un séjour riche de complicité et amitié, comme une soeur et une nièce!!! nous tous vous attendons "a braccia aperte" ;) quand vous voulez !!!