pastorizia
Pastorizia is the Italian term for pastoralism, the traditional practice of herding and raising livestock, especially sheep, within extensive grazing systems. It encompasses both transhumant and sedentary forms of shepherding, pasture management, dairy and meat production, and related rural livelihoods. In Italy, pastorizia has shaped landscapes, economies, and regional culinary traditions for centuries.
Historically, pastoral practices developed in mountainous and coastal regions where grazing lands were limited. Seasonal movements—transhumance—allowed
Practices include flock management by shepherds and, in many cases, dogs; the use of seasonal huts; rotational
Economic and environmental aspects: pastorizia provides milk, meat, wool, and tourism value; it helps maintain traditional