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"Hi, I’m Bettina Scholz from Argentina. I grow organic apples, pears and plums for Nature & More, together with my father Enrique Scholz. Our company is called Agro Roca. Thank you for buying our fruit!

Our  farms comprise several orchards which are located in the Rio Negro province in Argentina. This is a river valley at the northern edge of Patagonia, where most of the pears and apples in Argentina are grown. The climate is sunny and dry, but the river provides all the necessary water; it comes straight from the glaciers in the High Andes.

“People would have a greater respect for nature if they saw how complex and fantastic it is”

We strongly believe in the fundamentals of organic farming. My father Enrique who was one of the pioneers in organic farming here in Argentina! In fact, he had the first organic company in the area on a commercial scale. He  is a staunch believer of farming together with nature instead of against it.  He always says that organic farming is like a sailing boat, while conventional farming is like a motorboat.  Both boats will take you somewhere, but they require a  different approach. Sailing requires knowledge of the environment. You must understand aerodynamics, the wind, the weather and the seasons, if you want to make progress. With a motorboat ... you just give more gas.

Most of our orchards are located directly along the river. They are small and are separated from each other by a row of poplar trees that serve as windbreaks. The trees also act as a barrier with conventional neighbours.  The land directly along the river serves as a flood plain and is rich with abundant natural vegetation."

How 'bout the taste?

"OMG! Your pears are absolutely amazing they are like a bit of heaven. Thank you so much for your hard work I greatly appreciate it."
Julie, Cambridgeshire, UK - 15 may 2011