Episode 06 - The Importance of Urban Farming with Caterina Romanelli

As someone impassioned by sustainable principles and who has built a career on that foundation, Caterina Romanelli is a leading force behind her family's organic farm in the Northeastern corner of Italy, in a city called Udine. Balancing multiple roles, she is a lead ESG strategist in her professional life, while also forging her own path as the third generation and current visionary of that very farm, L’Orto Felice. As a self-proclaimed food lover, her passion for biodiversity and ecological preservation has inspired her hopes for the future of agriculture, and she is taking action in her daily role. Reinventing the farm as a community hub, filled with experiential (and experimental) events, Caterina believes in the power that food and agriculture have on individuals. She discusses the challenges of urban farming and shares actionable ways that we can all support local farmers (and eat delicious food), all while emphasizing the importance of seasonality throughout the process. Mentioned in this episode: L’Orto Felice CSAs La Ruche Qui Dit Oui FoodHub AMAP USDA Local Food - CSA US Directory Eat Well Guide - CSA US Directory Local Harvest - CSA US Directory Have thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at [email protected]