Acorn Academy 2026
Acorns have been part of human diets across cultures for centuries. Today, they are re-emerging as a relevant food resource — nutritionally rich, ecologically aligned with Mediterranean systems, and with largely untapped economic potential. From September 25–27, the Freixo do Meio Montado hosts the Acorn Academy, an intensive workshop offering a practical perspective on the current state of the art of acorn use for human consumption. Over three days, participants will engage directly with the…
About the project
Herdade do Freixo do Meio is a protected agroecological estate in Montemor-o-Novo, Alentejo, combining organic food production, biodiversity conservation, prehistoric archaeology, and community education. Open to visitors and independent projects, it has operated without synthetic chemicals or GMOs for over two decades.
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