Green Land Products Cooperative Farming
Green Land co-farming is a cooperative farming business producing and exporting high-quality olive oil and olive-based products. Its location in Sterna, Messenia, provides visitors with a unique and authentic experience, allowing them to witness the olive production process and immerse themselves in the rich tradition of the Messenian olive groves.
The numerous international quality awards, including the Sial Innovation Award 2023, highlight the commitment to excellence and innovation in producing olive-based products. Opening the farm and bottling place to visitors for the past five years, especially from May to September, enhances the experience for guests who can witness the production of olives and olive oil firsthand. The opportunity to explore the olive groves, visit an olive farm, and taste local food adds a personal touch to the overall experience.
The promise of a culminating experience with a carefully prepared table filled with local tastes and aromas and the use of fresh ingredients from the organic vegetable garden and local sources adds a delightful dimension to the visit. The mention of the big wooden garden table, serving local wine, and traditional dishes like Gemista and Moussaka further emphasises the commitment to providing an authentic and memorable culinary experience.
International Quality Awards
Olive Japan 2014
"Gold Award" The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
"Silver Medal" 2014 and 2016,
Great Taste Awards 2016 and 2018,
Sial Innovation Award 2023
Immerse Yourself in the World of Olives Experience the beauty and flavours of Messenia through Green Land Co-Farming's unique agrotourism packages:
Once upon an olive grove: Take a walk to the village's olive groves. Learn about the crops and harvesting. Meet farmers and see how they work. Learn about the different olive varieties in the region, how extra virgin olive oil is produced, and how we treat our olive groves and trees.
Olive Oil Tasting Through this process, one may taste local olive oils and learn to distinguish flavours and aromas. Depending on the harvest period, one will be able to distinguish different characteristics and discover what extra virgin olive oil means.
Local Cuisine Delights Green Land Co-Farming food represents the traditional Greek gastronomy based on the most essential ingredient: our Olive oil. Seize the opportunity to learn the story of extra virgin olive oil, enjoy a tasting, and learn how to introduce it to your kitchen.
Visit the village's live press. Sterna's agricultural Cooperative (founded in 1982) is one of the largest in the region. It employs over 20 people and allows visitors to observe olive oil production.