The " La Bendessa " agricultural company was founded in Roncoscaglia di Sestola (MO), at 900 m above sea level in 2020; the name derives from the Emilian exclamation “ Dio et bendéssa – God bless you ”, a wish for blessing, prosperity and health.

Our products aim to enrich the Apennine landscape and, without altering the local biodiversity, add a harmony of colors and scents; for this reason, we organically grow medicinal plants such as Arnica montana , Echinacea purpurea , Eschscholzia californica , Helichrysum italicum , Lavandula angustifolia , Melissa officinalis , Mentha piperita , Monarda fistulosa , Salvia officinalis , and Salvia sclarea . To complete the production, we dry our products and distill the aromatic plants locally.

Our camps host events, outreach meetings, and training sessions, also in collaboration with schools, study groups, and universities.
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Our mission

The company is deeply rooted in the local area and was created with the goal of restoring value to the mountainous region of Sestola and the Modena Apennines, which is increasingly affected by depopulation and a lack of investment and innovative projects. Through certified organic farming, we want to demonstrate that it is possible to create sustainable development opportunities in our mountains.

"Essences": Medicinal Plants at the Center of Apennine Conservation - The Documentary

Our family

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Stefania Benvenuti

A professor in the Department of Life Sciences (Pharmacy), Stefania is the scientific driving force behind the project. Her expertise in pharmacology and phytotherapy guides the selection and cultivation of our medicinal plants.

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Patricia Verucchi

Patty, a school assistant at Fanano Preschool, brings a lot of initiative and sociability to the project. She's the beating heart of La Bendessa's activities, as well as the beekeeper of our five hives.

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Gabriele Verucchi

Founder and director of USCO ITR in Modena, Gabriele brings his managerial experience and passion for the local area and innovation to the project. He's the organizational driving force that transforms ideas into concrete reality.