jacopo goracci

Operates at the intersection of agroforestry, livestock, and strategic planning. He leads Tenuta di Paganico and fosters rural networks from Tuscany to Europe, advancing agricultural models that regenerate ecosystems, strengthen communities, and diversify local economies.

Is responsible for strategic development and project planning at Tenuta di Paganico, a historic organic farm located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, established in 1924. Today, it stands as a virtuous example of integration between extensive livestock farming, sustainable agriculture, forest management, and rural hospitality. With a background in animal sciences and a PhD on sustainable pig farming, Jacopo has turned everyday agricultural practice into a living lab for rural innovation.

Over the years, he has shifted from a purely technical role to becoming a key connector of networks and partnerships. He actively participates in regional and EU working groups, including the Newton project, selected by the European Commission as one of the top 100 best operational groups in Europe for integrating forestry and livestock systems. He is also part of the CAP Network and teaches at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.

His approach is rooted in deep experiential knowledge of rural territories and their complexity, fostering human connections, grassroots innovation, and a vision of farming that produces not only food, but also landscapes, culture, and social cohesion.

https://www.tenutadipaganico.it/