Tag Archives: Italy

We need a modern Renaissance

Posted on 5 June 2007 by Gavin Kenny

Today is our last day in Florence. It has been an excellent time and I’m very grateful to my host Marco Bindi and his staff. We have managed to mix a few farm visits and interviews, a presentation to people … Continue reading →

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Poggio di Camporbiano, a very resilient farm

Posted on 3 June 2007 by Gavin Kenny

When Giacomo and I returned to Poggio di Camporbiano Piero and his wife Patricia took us on a tour around some of their facilities and the farm. There was a lot to see in a short time. We learned about … Continue reading →

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A week in Tuscany

Posted on 29 May 2007 by Gavin Kenny

Today we began our week of activities hosted by the Department of Agronomy and Land Management at the University of Florence. Thanks to my colleague, Professor Marco Bindi, and his staff (Sandra and Giacomo) for organising this week for us. … Continue reading →

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Farming for the future in Umbria

Posted on 27 May 2007 by Gavin Kenny

Yesterday (Saturday) we drove to Alfredo and Christine’s farm, first in mid afternoon to film and photograph scenes on and from the farm and later in the evening to film an interview with Alfredo. Alfredo and Christine came to this … Continue reading →

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Connections and impressions from Assisi

Posted on 25 May 2007 by Gavin Kenny

For the last week we have been enjoying the beauty of Umbria. At the same time my hope of connecting with some people in the valley we are staying in was realized. The first few days here we were finding … Continue reading →

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Lisciano Niccone, Umbria

Posted on 22 May 2007 by Gavin Kenny

Yesterday (21 May) we came to a tiny place called Casa Vacanze Marilena la Cassella, in Lisciano Niccone Commune, Perugia Province, Umbria. Firstly we had to collect our lease car from near Rome airport, and I had to quickly adjust … Continue reading →

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Reflections from Rome

Posted on 20 May 2007 by Gavin Kenny

Just over a week ago, on 14 May, we arrived in Milan and next day Emma decided to join us, after three months at Origlio Steiner School near Lugano. It was wonderful to have her with us again. We are … Continue reading →

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