A newcomer shows how sustainable market gardening can succeed at alpine altitudes
Michael Windberger has realized his dream. Near Schladming, at an altitude of 960 meters, he and his team run an organic market garden. The seasonal organic vegetables, produced to the highest standards, are sold in the region. Since 2021, they have cultivated over 40 types of vegetables and over 120 varieties, harvesting them carefully and selling them directly to consumers. Michael Windberger is an innovative newcomer to agriculture. Cooperation is important to him, and "grow or get out" is certainly not a guiding principle.
In a podcast interview with PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder Michael Windberger shares valuable insights into starting, developing, managing, and marketing a market garden! He would be delighted if as many people as possible followed his example and established a market garden in their own region – he sees enormous potential for this!
We invite you to learn more about the garden on the mountain and Michael Windberger's experiences in the podcast interview – listen in!
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Andreas Steinwidder speaks with Michael Windberger about his experiences as a career changer in agriculture and the establishment of a successful organic market garden at high altitude in the Alps. Listen here: