Federazione Provinciale Allevatori (Provincial Breeders Federation)

Landscape maintenance, animal welfare and attention to environmental resources. These three principles are the basis of the farmers' activities. The high quality of the products is certified, while wholesomeness and taste are guaranteed by the production process of cured meats and ready meals. The Federation's policy is to choose animals born and raised exclusively in Trentino. The animals are fed on pastures and in stables with hay. 

  • Founded in 1957
  • About 1,150 breeders
  • Nearly 100 thousand animals (cattle, pigs, sheep and goats and horses)



The territory

From the meadows surrounding high-altitude pastures to the barns that characterize mountain villages in every valley. Calves raised in Trentino for meat production are born primarily from dairy cows and raised in specialized stables. The Bruna alpina and Frisona breeds are widespread throughout the province, while the Grigia Alpina is found mainly in the Fiemme and Fassa valleys and in Primiero. Finally, Rendena characterizes the valley of the same name. As far as pork is concerned, the Federation is supplied by the only closed-cycle pig farm in Trentino: the slaughtered animals are born on the farm and therefore it is possible to reconstruct the entire supply chain.

The history

The birth of the Federation by the will and cooperative spirit of many farmers marked a turning point in the history of livestock farming in Trentino. Producer organizations in individual valleys once dealt with herd management, bureaucratic aspects and the management of mountain pastures. Today this entity, which deals with administrative and management tasks of all kinds, and gathers and represents breeders regardless of livestock breeds. Products are processed in the plant next to the store on Via delle Bettine in Trento.