Fogar do Santiso project has been recognized as the winner in the “agriculture and livestock sector” category of the 16th AGADER Rural Development Awards, as a model of rural development that brings together innovation, culture, and sustainability in both hospitality and food production.
This year’s AGADER Awards gathered more than forty submissions from across Galicia, highlighting the vitality and diversity of the initiatives driving development in our rural environment. The awards ceremony took place at the Hotel San Francisco in Santiago de Compostela on 28 November 2025..
AGADER’s recognition not only acknowledges the project’s quality and coherence, but also reinforces its ability to inspire other initiatives working toward a more sustainable, modern and competitive rural environment. The organizers highlighted that projects like this are “a living example” of the talent, vision and strength of the people who are transforming the present and building the future of Galicia.
The second prize went to Traloagro, certified organic meat producers from Friol and long-time friends of ours — our warmest congratulations to them.
Winner “Agriculture and livestock sector”category
Fogar do Santiso: An Award-Winning Project
Fogar do Santiso began as a family project in 1996 in Teo. Over the years, we’ve evolved into a rural development model that combines agriculture, livestock, hospitality, and farm and food production, all guided by the principles of sustainability and quality that define agroecology.
Organic
Farm to table
The traceability of our organic products and our “farm-to-table” approach were highlighted by the jury as clear commitments to the environment and to our local community.
Award for Rural Galicia
This award is both a recognition and a support for projects that choose innovation, commit to sustainability, and remain deeply rooted in their territory.
Honouring initiatives like Fogar do Santiso, Traloagro, and all other participants in the various categories reflects AGADER’s commitment to the talent thriving in rural Galicia.
Supporting rural development is part of Fogar do Santiso’s DNA.
Through this article, we want to express our gratitude to AGADER and extend our warmest support to all the initiatives participating in this edition — projects that combine rural transformation through R&D&I with respect for the environment and a long-term vision for the future of our land.”
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