Launched in Portugal in 2021, Friends of a Farmer is a Slowness initiative aimed to regenerate the soil, awaken the farm and cultivate a community. Rooted at Herdade do Meco, a soon-to-be farmstead for year-round living and hospitality, we are committed to thoughtfully farming seasonal and organic produce, fostering a more authentic, respectful approach to our nourishment and lifestyle.

“We seek to live a more sustainable lifestyle and make healthier, more conscious food choices in order to have greater harmony with nature, reducing stress on ourselves and the planet.”

At its core, Friends of a Farmer is a Community Supported Agriculture project committed to nurture and support small-scale producers by bridging the gap between growers and consumers. We aim to build a community dedicated to regeneration and the joy of living in harmony with our environment.

OUR MARKET

Our regular Farmer’s Market on Lisbon’s most vibrant square is testament to this commitment. Hosted in Largo Agostinho da Silva, beside Praça das Flores, we collaborate with everyone’s favourite neighboring cafe and bistro, Magnolia, offering an opportunity for our growing community to engage with and support an array of local producers, artisans, farmers, mercearias, and restaurants.

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OUR EVENTS

Join us at Herdade do Meco for organic cut flower cultivation and soil health workshops, guided tomato harvests, garlic plantings and al fresco lunches in the fields.

Calendar of Events

“Conventional agribusinesses are polluting our land, degrading our soils and harming our planet. Our farm offers a conscious alternative. We see the farm as a whole living system and treat our soil as the essential ingredient to our nutrient-rich food, offering our friends real food that they can trust.”

— Master farmer Andy Szymanowicz

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“We seek to live a more sustainable lifestyle and make healthier, more conscious food choices in order to have greater harmony with nature, reducing stress on ourselves and the planet.”

Opening Times
Fridays: 2-6 pm
Saturdays: 10-4 pm

DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM

Follow @friendsofafarmer

“We seek to live a more sustainable lifestyle and make healthier, more conscious food choices in order to have greater harmony with nature, reducing stress on ourselves and the planet.”

Opening TimesFridays: 2-6 pmSaturdays: 10-4 pm

DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM

Follow @friendsofafarmer

Opening Times
Fridays: 2-6 pm
Saturdays: 10-4 pm