Günter Berger

What humanity has to do with animals, why home-made products are in such high demand, and why stress has absolutely no place in agriculture – in our search for the best of the best, we follow Günter Berger’s ecological footprint to his farm in the direction of Lämmerbichl.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? A good question, one that will probably never be answered. What is certain, however, is that the eggs from the Egarteckhof’s hens are the most sought-after far and wide. So are the hens themselves. This is probably because they are reared in accordance with animal welfare standards. “Our breed of chicken is by no means exotic or unusual,” explains the passionate farmer. “We believe it’s the excellent feed and the natural habitat that make our chickens so popular.”

Starting the day with the animals and reflecting on it in the barn in the evening means a great deal to him. “In fact, I get my best ideas in the barn,” he says with a smile. As a designer, Günter also brings unique projects to life on the side, which are a real asset to the region. “Even though farming takes up a lot of time, the animals give you so much in return. That, combined with the knowledge that you’re producing a good product and perhaps even inspiring one or two people to think and take action, makes it well worth the effort.”