Environment
This is a small family-run business, where tourism blends in carefully with the working cattle farm (Aberdeen Angus) and stud farm and works in symbiosis with the local eco-systems. Tourists are encouraged to learn about the region and all activities are focused on enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
The horses are bred locally and the farm is the source of employment for a number of local people. The farm believe in totally organic farming; they do not use any growth hormones, pesticides, insecticides or chemical fertilizers.
They are careful not to overgraze and keep the stocking rate to a minimum level that allows the natural grasses to regenerate. The cattle and horses are free range and the cattle eat back certain paddocks to build natural fire breaks in the winter.
Shooting is not allowed on the farm and wild animals are ' protected ' including the Puma who on average kills one foal a year and an unknown number of calves! Dead cattle or horses are left to enter the food chain. This policy encourages condors, vultures, foxes and other wild life.
Food is sourced locally and all waste, washing etc. is sensitive to the local environment. Although recycling is just beginning in Argentina , bottles are recycled and wine bottles are taken back to the winery to fill up with Los Potreros wine! Most energy is naturally produced (90% wind or solar generated), but a generator is used for back up purposes.
The farm supports the local school; donations are in kind and they work on various improvement projects including the water works, building an oven, providing cooking pots and pans, first aid kits and solar energy system etc.
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