TERRANOSTRA finances, supports and completes studies and projects that protect natural resources, new technologies in forestry and agriculture, the renovation of old rural buildings and residences; moreover, Terranostra provides technical and financial support to the privately owned farming enterprises that are committed to provide lodging, and sell their products on site directly to consumers.
TERRANOSTRA finances R & D of eco-compatible and renewable technologies, and the adoption of low impact farming techniques; the association organizes on a regular basis cultural events (concerts, trade shows, farmers markets) that brings directly to the urban consumers the products of the land.
COLDIRETTI has more than 1.5 mil members, making it one of the largest organization of its kind in Europe. About 70% of Italian farming enterprises belong to Coldiretti, that has a very strong local presence thanks to its 97 provincial chapters, over 5,500 local chambers, and 20,000 full time employees , technician and consultants. The current president is Mr Sergio Marini.
COLDIRETTI promotes at all levels Italian agriculture, from political action to local farmers market.