Michael Halbfurter

Michael Halbfurter is an Austrian family-run organic farm and brand based in Dölsach in Osttirol (East Tyrol). The farm is rooted in Stribach am Hanserhof, where Michael Halbfurter was born and raised. Together with his wife Karin Halbfurter and their four children Hannah, Laura, Michael and Ella, he operates a Green Care-certified organic farm. The family describes itself as versatile, close to nature and authentic. After several generations of dairy farming, the family decided in 2018 to stop milk production and focus on other agricultural branches. Hemp cultivation and the processing of hemp products became a much larger part of the farm's activities. The farm is open and experimental, and has also offered poppy, lentils, saffron and other products. Karin Halbfurter is a state-certified psychosocial counsellor and runs her own practice offering ritual work, incense seminars, and day and weekend seminars. She also creates incense blends sold under the name Rauchgeflüster. The brand is closely tied to the personal story and values of the Halbfurter family. The farm received the Tirol Change Award in 2024, recognizing its contribution to sustainable and regional agriculture. The official website presents the family, their farm and their products, emphasizing a life with animals and nature. The brand operates primarily in the Austrian market, with a focus on direct marketing and regional products.

The Halbfurter farm is located in Dölsach in Osttirol, Austria, with roots in Stribach am Hanserhof. Michael Halbfurter was born and raised there and describes himself as a farmer by passion. His wife Karin was born and raised in Lienz and learned to love life with animals and nature through her husband. Together with their four children Hannah, Laura, Michael and Ella, they live on their Green Care-certified organic farm. For several generations the farm operated as a dairy farm. In 2018 the family decided to stop milk production and focus on other agricultural branches. Hemp cultivation and the processing of hemp products became a much larger part of the farm's activities. The family is open and experimental, and has also offered poppy, lentils, saffron and other products over time. Karin Halbfurter is a state-certified psychosocial counsellor and runs her own business offering ritual work, incense seminars, and day and weekend seminars. She also creates incense blends sold under the name Rauchgeflüster. In 2024 the farm received the Tirol Change Award, recognizing its commitment to sustainable and regional agriculture. The official website presents the family, their farm and their products, emphasizing a life close to nature and authenticity.

• 2024

  The farm received the Tirol Change Award.

• 2018

  The family decided to stop milk production and focus on other agricultural branches, including hemp cultivation and processing.

Organic, family-run farm brand focused on sustainability, regional products and direct marketing.

• Hemp products

  Hemp cultivation and processing became a major focus after 2018.

• Poppy

  One of the alternative crops offered by the farm.

• Lentils

  One of the alternative crops offered by the farm.

• Saffron

  One of the alternative crops offered by the farm.

• Rauchgeflüster incense blends

  Incense blends created by Karin Halbfurter and sold under the name Rauchgeflüster.

1. 1HALBFURTER | Osttirol - Dölsachhalbfurter.at
2. 2Michael Halbfurter - Wikidatawikidata.org