The history of family farm dates back to 1920 when ancestors of Tomáš Vrána bought land on the Jura seclusion, builted the stables and started to farm the land. František Vrána senior and his wife Mary started farming in 1990 after returning land in restitution. Since 1994 the farm is in organic farming system. In 2008 Tomáš Vrána junior nad his wife Lenka Vránová took over the farm to follow in family tradition.

The area of farm is 61 hectares, of which 33 hectares are pasture, 20 hectares arable land (mainly naked oats, buckwheat), 8 hectares fruit orchards. Production is processed at the farm.

There is accommodation 2 and 4-bed apartments for turists, a restaurant for 60 persons, organic products farm shop. There is also a possibility to organize excursions for both children and adults, weddings, celebrations, company meetings, workshops, musical evenings, etc. It is possible to order the lamb meat, dried fruits (apples, plums, pears), jam, buckwheat, products from sheep's wool (blankets, quilts and pillows) and eggs.

http://www.bioafarmajure.cz (only in Czech)

Family gardening, farming on five hectares, is focused on growing a wide range of herbs and vegetables (onions, garlic, dill, lettuce, radish, etc.). Mr. Košař sells vegetables at farmers' markets (April-November), traditionally in Zlín. From 2011 there are new farmer's markets in Valašské Meziříčí, Vsetín, Ostrava etc. Farm skop in open after prior telephone arrangement.

All vegetables are grown in outdoor beds without any (even permitted) plant protection products (even permitted). Biological methods of plant protection are used (houses for hedgehogs, lizards, anguis, bumblebees, etc.), natural fertilizers and preservatives.

Visitors with children will also find a stables with brown goat at the farm.

Son of Mr. Košař will continue in family tradition. He is currently occupied in bringing traditional variety of fruit trees back into the landscape.

The task of the Centre Veronica Hostětín is to demonstrate that the attitude towards nature, considerate management of resources and informed interpretation of local heritage may economically stabilize the countryside and solve unemployment even in rather remote areas. It should serve as a living laboratory of sustainable development attitudes and measurements.

Hostetin village lies at the foot of the Bílé Karpaty in Valley Stream Kolelač. There live approximately 240 people. Community acquired its fame thanks to the large number of projects based on the use of local resources and technologies friendly to the environment. From year 2000 civic association Tradice Bílých Karpat produce regional aplle juice.

http://www.hostetin.veronica.cz, http://www.hostetin.cz (only in Czech)

www.adamah.cz (only in german) Organic farm ADAMAH was founded in 1997 by brothers Gerhard and Sigrid Zoubek. With biologist Dr. Peter Lassnig they “rediscovered” old crop grown in the region for new methods of cultivation and use.

We will visit the farm, vegetable storage and package room of bio boxes. Farm deliver 5500 bio boxes (“ADAMA – kistler”) to Vienna and its surroundings.

Gerhard Hof On the farm they cultivate about 65 hectares of arable land. In organic farming system since 1992. Farm focuses on the cultivation of cereals, vegetables (1000 square meters large greenhouse – poly tunnel). Rarity is the processing of frozen vegetable mixtures. They also raise specific crops (spices), as hobby they are devoted to seeds (vegetables).

Organic restaurant Rebio is located in Brno in the modern complex of Velký Špalíček. It is very popular for large selection of vegetarian specialties, as well as comfortable sitting at the original organic coffee with dessert.

All four Brno restaurants have been completely rebuilt and refurbished to meet the exacting standards of modern gastronomy, and service could be the first in the Czech Republic on biorestaurant certified. Precious natural materials are used interiors, restaurants, are environmentally friendly, waste is sorted and reduced, energy-efficient technologies are used etc. The services also include delivery of food in organic quality.

http://www.rebio.cz (only in Czech)

The family farm focused on goat's breeding and milk products procecessing – yogurt, cheese, kefir. Products can be ordered and picked up on a farm or in regular landfills in Brno. Orders can be also made by e-shop – equipment for cheese production, accessories for goat breeders and organic cosmetic. Last but not least, there is the possibility to exchange experiences during milk processing courses for potential candidates.

Goats are in pasture all the season, where they can choose from many types of herbs. All animals remain on the farm to enjoy well-deserved retirement. There is 24 goats on the farm and the family farms 5 hectares.

http://www.ekokoza.cz (only in Czech)