Local Products, Showcooking Events, and Rural Support in La Oliva’s Feaga Proposal
“People are the engine that keeps agriculture, fishing and livestock alive in the municipality of La Oliva,” the town declared at FEAGA 2026, where it hosted a stand dedicated to local products – artisanal cheeses, wines, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cabbages and sweet potatoes grown in northern Fuerteventura.
The stand, organized by the City Council’s Primary Sector Department under Rubén González, featured brands such as Bodega Tindama, Bodega Conatvs, Bodega Gavías de San Miguel, and the cheese makers Barichuelo, Tindaya and Quesería Chano. Visitors could sample wine and cheese throughout the weekend in the institutional hall, enjoying a showcase focused on circular economy and local identity.
From Gastronomy to Tractors with La Oliva at FEAGA
The council also highlighted spectacular showcookings – similar to those presented at FITUR and the 2025 GASTRONOMIKA fair in San Sebastián – featuring traditional dishes such as chickpea stew and black suckling pig prepared by a talented young local chef.
According to the official statement, the fair serves as a platform for initiatives driven by the City Council, including the loan of a municipal agricultural tractor. This key piece of equipment helps farmers revive or improve their lands, removing barriers to accessing machinery and enabling them to start or maintain their farms.
Connecting Producers with La Oliva’s Businesses
The Primary Sector Department has also created a direct producer list, linking local farmers and artisans straight to restaurants. By cutting out intermediaries, the initiative promotes the consumption of nearby products.
Recent efforts such as the Livestock Fair during the San Antonio festivities in Los Lajares and the newly launched “Herencia Majorera” artisanal cheese‑making workshop demonstrate the council’s commitment to preserving the Majorero community’s identity and traditions for current and future generations.
“We Are Proud of Our Farmers, Livestock Keepers and Fishermen”
Mayor Isaí Blanco emphasized the council’s determination to showcase the Primary Sector both locally and abroad:
“We are immensely proud to have farmers, livestock keepers and fishermen like ours. They keep our identity, tradition and customs alive, which is why it is essential to continue presenting their work at island fairs such as FEAGA, as well as internationally‑focused events like FITUR and GASTRONOMIKA.”
Primary Sector councilor Rubén González added that the sector cannot be understood without the people who sustain it daily:
“The Primary Sector is defined by the individuals who uphold it each day. They shape the identity of our municipality’s agriculture, livestock and fishing. Therefore, it is vital for us to continue supporting them not only through product promotion but also through initiatives that improve and facilitate production and their tireless work to keep the sector alive.”