Their Story
The horses at Estancia Los Potreros are bred locally and the farm is the source of employment for a number of local people. The farm believes in totally organic farming; they do not use any growth hormones, pesticides, insecticides or chemical fertilizers. They are careful not to overgraze and keep the stocking rate to a minimum level that allows the natural grasses to regenerate. The cattle and horses are free range and the cattle eat back certain paddocks to build natural fire breaks in the winter. Food is sourced locally and all waste, washing etc. is sensitive to the local environment. Although recycling is just beginning in Argentina , bottles are recycled and wine bottles are taken back to the winery to fill up with Los Potreros wine! Most energy is naturally produced (90% wind or solar generated), but a generator is used for back up purposes.
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