International business lawyer. Fledgling organic grower. Ag-focused politician. Perrine Herve-Gruyer has worn a lot of hats in her career as a modern farmer.

The majestic Antica Corte Pallavicina hotel and the 500 acres of farmland that surround it may be the finest example of agriturismo out there.

Parisians in the culinary know speak of vegetable farmer Asafumi Yamashita in venerated tones.