Two young men are choosing a life most of their generation has left behind
If we asked a 19-year-old that he could spend his days playing on his PlayStation or looking after 200 goats, […]
Spain's rural traditions are struggling to survive solely due to nostalgia. Most 19-year-olds would likely choose video games or office jobs over looking after 200 goats, but David Tomé is not like most 19-year-olds. From a young age, he has been drawn to goats and has built his life around them. Despite no family farming background or conventional career, David has successfully established a herd of around 200 goats in the Málaga countryside.
His unique decision is a vital piece of Spain's future, as the country faces a shortage of young people willing to take on farming responsibilities. With one in three agricultural holders expected to retire by 2030, and only a small percentage of farmers under 41, David's story demonstrates that there are still young people eager to embrace the countryside, even when alternatives seem more convenient.
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