Acorn pig project in Iphofen: tradition meets sustainable future!

Acorn pig project in Iphofen: tradition meets sustainable future!

Last weekend there were visits to Iphofen that are not only important for the environment. Bundestag member Niklas Wagener from Alliance 90/The Greens paid a visit to the local branch of the Greens. He took the opportunity to visit the acorn pig enclosure in the Possenheim Forest, a project that was launched over two decades ago to revive an old tradition of driving the pigs into the forest in autumn. This project stands for sustainable agroforestry and animal welfare and has become increasingly important in recent years. mainpost.de reported on this event.

In bright weather and in a good mood, citizens from Iphofen and Possenheim accompanied the Bundestag member on his tour of the enclosure. Rainer Fell, a former city forester and now the Green Party's mayoral candidate, led the group directly to the acorn pigs, which were able to move undisturbed between the old oak trees. Fell, who has accompanied the project for over two decades (and a lot of patience), explained to visitors how important the pigs are to the forest. They promote the structure of the forest and thus contribute to sustainable management.

Sustainable tradition and innovation

With the support of the Bavarian Nature Conservation Fund, it all began more than 20 years ago when Hans Huss founded Eichelschwein GmbH. The first step towards reviving this tradition took place in Hellmitzheim, before 40 hectares of forest were later made available in the Possenheimer Forest. This year there were particularly many acorns, which the pigs appreciate. These not only serve as food, but also promote the well-being of the animals and biodiversity in the forest.

The oak area is managed as an old-growth forest, and regular thinning every ten years ensures that the forest remains in a healthy condition without the need for clear-cutting. After the tour, visitors were able to enjoy samples of acorn-fed pork ham and Franconian sausage - a real treat!

A look into the wine shop

After the exciting tour in the forest, the group visited the wine shop in Iphofen. Here the city council candidates had the opportunity to talk about the current challenges and the situation of winegrowers. An important exchange that shows how closely agriculture, viticulture and sustainability are linked in the region. Wagener and Fell's initiative makes it clear that such projects not only affect the forest and animals, but also play an important role in promoting regional products.

It remains exciting to see how the acorn pig project will develop and what new approaches will be taken to strengthen sustainable agriculture in the region. The renewed combination of tradition and modern health concepts shows that Iphofen has a good hand for the environment and the local economy.