Santa Gertrudis' Former Dairy Farm Opens Its Doors to Showcase Its Transformation into Juntos Farm

08. November 2026

Around 45 residents and visitors explored the former dairy farm in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday, 7 November, during a guided tour showcasing its transformation into Juntos Farm. The visit, organised as part of the village's patron-saint festivities, offered an opportunity to discover how the historic agricultural site has developed into a regenerative farming project.

For many visitors, the location had a familiar history. Decades ago, the dairy farm was an important part of local agricultural life and a destination for generations of schoolchildren learning where milk came from. Today, its activities extend well beyond dairy production.

From a Traditional Dairy Farm to a 20-Hectare Agricultural Project

The former vaquería once housed more than 300 cows and was a familiar landmark in the Santa Gertrudis area.

The property now covers 20 hectares, divided into three main areas: eight hectares dedicated to agricultural production, another eight hectares of woodland and four hectares occupied by infrastructure.

During the visit, participants learned about the different activities taking place across the estate. These include the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, nuts, aromatic plants and animal feed, alongside the keeping of goats, laying hens and beehives.

Ismael Torres Costa, general director of Juntos Farm, welcomed the opportunity to introduce the project to local residents who had not previously visited the property. He also expressed his gratitude to the Santa Gertrudis festivities organisers for including the activity in the programme.

Discovering Regenerative Agriculture

A central part of the guided tour focused on the farm's approach to regenerative agriculture.

Visitors learned about cultivation methods that avoid chemical fertilisers and pesticides, alongside crop rotation and practices intended to support biodiversity and improve soil health.

The goats also play a role in the wider agricultural system. As well as helping maintain areas of woodland, their manure is used in compost production.

The guides explained the importance of healthy soil by showing participants small excavations where they could observe plant roots, earthworms and other organisms living beneath the surface.

Water management was another subject covered during the visit. Participants were shown how the farm channels and distributes moisture from rainfall, helping make better use of an especially valuable resource on the island.

The tour also included an area where timber obtained through woodland maintenance is transformed into furniture and other objects.

From the Fields to the Farm Shop and Tasting Room

The visit also introduced participants to how Juntos Farm processes and commercialises its agricultural produce.

The property has a direct-sales shop and a tasting room, connecting food production with the products and experiences available to visitors.

The farm's approach brings together cultivation, food preparation, local sales and educational activities. Rather than focusing solely on what is harvested, the project also considers the environmental impact of the methods used to produce it.

Torres Costa highlighted the educational value of these activities, particularly their potential to help younger generations understand agriculture and the importance of looking after the land.

He also emphasised the value of bringing the project closer to the local community through the village festivities, recalling the important role the primary sector played in Ibiza's economy before tourism became dominant.

Connecting Santa Gertrudis with Its Agricultural Heritage

The guided visit offered a chance to look at the changing role of a site that was once closely associated with traditional dairy farming.

Its transformation into Juntos Farm represents a different approach to agricultural activity, combining food production, woodland management, regenerative practices and public education.

By opening the property to residents and visitors during the Santa Gertrudis festivities, the project also helped reconnect the local community with an important part of Ibiza's agricultural heritage.

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