After two months of assessing and reviewing the submissions received, the jury for Fundación Vicente Lucci Sustainable Initiatives Awards selected 9 finalist projects.
Eighteen projects from Tucumán, Salta, and Santiago del Estero participated in the contest, led by educational institutions at various levels and focused on sustainable production, technical innovation, circular economy, and community impact.
The selection process was carried out by an interdisciplinary committee made up of specialists from the areas of Primary Production, Quality Assurance and Environment, Internal Audit, Legal Affairs, and Fundación Vicente Lucci’s team, ensuring a rigorous and transparent process.
The Finalist Projects
Del Rastrojo al Hongo [From Stubble to Mushroom]– Los Pizarros Agro-Technical School (Los Pizarros – La Cocha, Tucumán)
This initiative, focused on producing edible mushrooms from agricultural waste by integrating biotechnology and circular economy, successfully combined technical knowledge with environmental and productive impact.
De la Tierra a la Mesa [From Farm to Table] – Francisco Narciso Laprida School (San Rafael – Lules, Tucumán)
It presents a model for a sustainable school that integrates a vegetable garden, composting, and animal production.
It brings together education, production, and community in rural settings.
Estrategias de Engorde Semi-Intensivo [Semi-Intensive Fattening Strategies] – Agro-Technical School No. 3129 (Metán Viejo, Salta)
A livestock production system where students manage feed, costs, and animal welfare.
This initiative aims to train technicians with practical experience in sustainable livestock production.
Hongos de Malhoja [Mushrooms from Sugarcane Waste] – Jorge Palacios Agro-Technical School (Santa Clara – Famaillá, Tucumán)
A project that turns sugarcane waste into a substrate for growing mushrooms, reducing environmental impact.
This transforms an environmental problem into a productive opportunity with high nutritional and educational value.
Huerta Hidropónica Escolar [School Hydroponic Vegetable Garden] – Robustiano Manero School No. 4311 (Colonia Santa Rosa, Salta)
A project to grow soilless vegetables by means of hydroponics to supply the school cafeteria. It provides healthy food while promoting efficient water use and hands-on learning.
Huerta Orgánica Escolar [School Organic Vegetable Garden] – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra School (El Duraznito, Tucumán)
Development of a school vegetable garden with a focus on biodiversity, recycling, and responsible consumption. This initiative promotes sustainable habits and direct contact with nature.
Producción de Solanáceas bajo Cubierta [Greenhouse Production of Solanaceae] – Agro-Technical School No. 4 (San Pedro de Guasayán, Santiago del Estero)
Project for the protected shade netting cultivation of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, using agroecological techniques and organic pest control.
Travesía Berni. Eco Artística [Berni Eco-Artistic Journey] – Barrio Aeropuerto High School (Banda del Río Salí, Tucumán)
An initiative addressing climate change through art, using murals and audiovisual productions to promote environmental awareness and community engagement.
¡Verde que te quiero verde! [How Much I Love You, Green!] – Agro-Technical School No. 3167 (Las Lajitas, Salta)
This project aims to modernize the school nursery through a micro-sprinkler irrigation system and the production of seedlings using the school’s own compost. It promotes efficient water use and technical training in sustainable production.
Next Stage
On June 26, the schools will present their projects at the Project Fair, where the jury will select up to five winning initiatives. The selected projects will receive funding to strengthen and expand their initiatives.
“At Fundación Vicente Lucci, we celebrate the commitment and creativity of each of the participating teams, who, through their initiatives, are driving tangible actions to build more sustainable communities,” said Alejandra Oviedo, Head of Fundación Vicente Lucci.