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• The CAP Network launches an audiovisual series based on reports of good practices in rural development and agri-food businesses and projects

• Nine initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, cooperation, and rural development share their experiences through first-person interviews.

How is rural development driven from the ground up? What challenges do entrepreneurs in rural areas face, and what opportunities do they find to create jobs, retain residents, and improve the quality of life in their communities? To answer these questions through the direct experiences of those involved, the CAP Network has launched “Rural Voices,” a new audiovisual series that gives voice to inspiring projects from across Spain.

The initiative stems from the work developed in the publications “Report on good practices for rural revitalization” and “Report on good practices for agri-food businesses and projects” , two compilations prepared by the CAP Network to highlight innovative experiences that are contributing to the economic, social and environmental development of rural areas.

With “Rural Voices,” the CAP Network takes another step in disseminating these initiatives, bringing their stories closer through an audiovisual format based on short, dynamic interviews. Throughout the series, the people behind each project share their journey, explain the origins of their initiatives, and analyze the impact they have on their communities.

The interviews provide a close look at the experiences of those who are contributing to building a more dynamic, resilient and opportunity-filled rural environment, from areas as diverse as agri-food, social economy, tourism, innovation, culture or services to the population.

Nine initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, cooperation, and rural development share their experiences through first-person interviews.

The projects selected to star in this first edition of “Rural Voices” reflect the richness and diversity of initiatives that currently contribute to the development of rural Spanish territories.

• WOODIC (Asturias), a creative studio located in the Candamo Valley that demonstrates how design, innovation and sustainability can become opportunities for economic development from the rural environment.

• M de Molina (Aragon), an agri-food initiative from Caspe that focuses on quality, territorial roots and the revaluation of products linked to local identity.

• Viver Cooperative (Valencian Community), a benchmark for agricultural cooperativism and agri-food innovation, has diversified its activity to generate new economic opportunities in the territory.

• The Lavandaña Project (Castilla-La Mancha) is an example of how the sustainable use of natural resources can promote new economic activities linked to the rural environment.

• Espacios Senior (Extremadura), an innovative initiative aimed at improving the quality of life of older people through new models of coexistence and care in rural environments.

• Lago Sahechores and Gastrobar Aitalas (Castilla y León), a project that combines gastronomy, tourism and the enhancement of natural heritage as a tool for rural economic revitalization.

• LANIRINA (Basque Country), an entrepreneurial initiative that aims to generate economic activity and employment from an innovative vision linked to the territory.

• Associació Vall del Corb (Catalonia), an entity that promotes territorial cooperation, social participation and enhancement of the rural heritage of its region.

• Granja Los Tumbitos (Canary Islands), a family-run agricultural and livestock farm located in Barlovento (La Palma) that combines the breeding of Palmera goats and the production of artisan cheese with an organic farming farm.

Although each project responds to a different reality, they all share the same vision: to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the rural environment to generate economic activity, strengthen social cohesion and build more sustainable and resilient territories.

With this series, the CAP Network continues to bring inspiring stories to the public, showcasing how innovation, collaboration, and commitment to the land are helping to shape the present and future of our rural communities. The “Rural Voices” videos will be released gradually through the CAP Network’s communication channels and social media platforms , sharing the stories of those who work every day to make rural areas a place full of opportunities.