In 1986, a small group of farmers from the municipality of Génave —a region within the Natural Park of the Sierra de Segura—, began a new way of life that made them the pioneers of organic farming in Spain. Since then, more farmers have joined with a clear goal: to care for consumer health, while respecting the environment. This has made Olivar de Segura an example in the world of organic extra virgin olive oil. It’s said that union means strenght. And this idea is the primary foundation of the cooperative movement. Olivar de Segura was founded in 1989, as a cooperative company that has brought together more than 4.500 families of small farmers. Its operation derives from the need to colaborate between them in order to access to a common benefit, building the shared resources and improving the situation of the thousands of people that take part in this project. The production of Olivar de Segura is organized through its 12 mills, and it is the main economic pillar for the rural region where it operates. This working model promotes joint solidarity among its members and motivates professionalism among all its members.
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