Preview of the exhibition “Cultivating the Future: Agriculture, Energy, Community” attracts strong participation
The preview transformed the former rice mill of Tenuta Vialone into a living laboratory of exchange between research, agriculture and community.
The preview of the exhibition Cultivating the Future: Agriculture, Energy, Community took place on Sunday 7 September 2025 at the former rice mill of Tenuta Vialone in Sant’Alessio con Vialone, during the annual Rice Festival.
Curated by Carlo Berizzi and Nadia Bertolino (AUDe Lab, University of Pavia), the initiative drew over one hundred visitors, including representatives of the agricultural sector, local administrators and citizens interested in exploring how the traditional Lombard farmstead can evolve into an energy and community hub.
The exhibition presents the outcomes of Research Module 1 – Formidabilae, with a particular focus on the final phase of the research dedicated to redefining Cascina Vialone as an experimental model of a future-oriented farm, integrating environmental sustainability, energy autonomy and community relations.
Ahead of the guided tour, the roundtable “The Sustainability of the Farm” was opened by Mayor Ivana Maria Cartanì, followed by contributions from Stefano Lamberti (Tenuta Vialone srl), Daniele Campari (Pro Loco Sant’Alessio con Vialone), Carlo Berizzi and Nadia Bertolino (AUDe Lab, University of Pavia), and Norma Anglani (Laboratory of Electrical Energy, University of Pavia).
The session was concluded by Marta Sempio, President of Confagricoltura Pavia, who introduced the Spighe Verdi programme promoted by Confagricoltura and FEE Italia. On this occasion, the Municipality of Sant’Alessio con Vialone received the Spighe Verdi 2025 Award, recognising its commitment to sustainable rural practices.
The meeting also featured remarks by Ing. Lucia Marazzi, Head of the Third Mission Office at the University of Pavia, who highlighted the impact of the NODES project on the territory and the strategic role of research within Spoke 6 – Primary Agroindustry.
📍 Following the preview, the exhibition will be open from 23 to 27 September 2025 at the Palazzo del Broletto in Pavia, as part of Sharper Night Pavia. The week will include meetings and public discussions on sustainability, agro-industry and new energy systems.
