Organic vegetable farm Voggeneder

VOGGENEDER VEGETABLE FARM: HOW MANUEL STOCKINGER IS REVITALIZING THE REGION WITH PRODUCT DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION

One organic farmer, three generations, many helping hands and a lot of love for vegetables. The aim is to bring good food to the tables of the Mühlviertel region all year round. That is variety, that is freshness, that is naturalness. That is the organic Gemüsehof Voggeneder.

Gemüsehof Voggeneder lives and grows where fertile alluvial soils were once formed not far from the Danube. Manuel Stockinger, who is constantly reinventing vegetable growing with his enthusiasm for variety and innovation, combines his past and modernity on the farm. But what motivated Manuel to convert his farm from a "normal" operation, which had been in the family for four generations, to a completely organic approach? It wasn't just the vegetables, but also his own passion behind it.

How many different types of vegetables can Manuel Stockinger list? At least 130, because that's how many different varieties the organic farmer cultivates. It's hard to believe that 30 years ago the farm was still just a dairy farm.

The great variety is probably due to Manuel's open willingness to experiment and his fascination with trying out new things. One particularly successful "experiment" was the cultivation of ginger and sweet potatoes, which are rather rare in the region. Over the years, this constantly evolving range of produce has become one of the farm's unique selling points. Manuel Stockinger attaches great importance to supplying the region with fresh, seasonal vegetables all year round. In addition to traditional varieties such as salads, which are available from March to November, and potatoes, which are available all year round, the vegetable farm also offers unusual vegetables: Artichokes, edamame, chili, chard, pak choi or Jerusalem artichokes are just some of the large assortment. This large selection of additional products complements the farm's regional range.

In 2019, the farm was officially recognized as an organic farm - something that not only benefits the flora and fauna, but also something that Manuel's customers appreciate in the taste of the vegetables. In addition to his own vegetables, the farm store also sells other regional products such as eggs, pasta, vinegar and oil. The strawberry field, where families can pick their own strawberries in June, is also particularly popular.

In Mühlviertler Machland, we harvest crunchy organic vegetables all year round, fresh from the field and from the tunnel. We produce all kinds of vegetables, from eggplants to zucchinis, from artichokes to onions. In between you will find special, old or native varieties and the odd rarity. We love sweet potatoes, garlic and winter vegetables. In June, our passion is strawberries. And we love to experiment, which is why we also have ginger in our range in the fall.

We are an organic.pleasure.farm

We invite you to experience organic with all your senses on our farm. Take time to look, smell, taste and discover - here you can experience organic.
A special symbol of this is our Bio.Genuss.Bankerl made of Mühlviertel granite and wood: a place to pause, enjoy and arrive.
We are part of the Bio.Genuss Mühlviertel-Danube project, which links organic businesses even more closely with restaurants and accommodation providers - for tangible enjoyment and genuine origin.
Discover our Bio.Genuss.portrait and all Genuss.experiences at: www.biogenuss-muehlviertel.at

Gemüsehof Voggeneder is an experience for young and old alike. Manuel not only invites his guests to come and pick strawberries in June, but also offers vegetable tastings for tourists. The farm is very easy to reach, especially from the Danube Cycle Path or the R1.13 Alpenblick route. The combination of enjoyment and insight into regional agriculture makes the farm a special destination for national and international visitors. Last but not least, the farm conveys a relaxed and familiar atmosphere that invites you to experience the constant work on the farm for yourself. And if you can't get enough of the produce at the vegetable farm, you are sure to find what you are looking for in the farm store and can take some fresh produce home with you.