Mehdi Spanani: Growing a Dream for Medicinal Plants in the Heights of Iran
In the beautiful village of Cheghiurt, in the Feridounshahr region of Iran, Mehdi Spanani is following his passion for medicinal plants. This area, over 2,530 meters above sea level, is known for its special and powerful plants that grow in tough winters and hot summers.
Mehdi, a young computer engineer with a strong love for nature, mountain climbing, and medicinal plants, has been interested in these plants since he was a child. Every morning, he would go on mountain hikes with his father, who taught him about the plants they found. They would collect these plants, dry them, and Mehdi grew to appreciate their natural flavors and health benefits.
Today, Mehdi dreams of turning Feridounshahr into a place known for medicinal plants. He is dedicated to growing these plants naturally, without using fertilizers or chemicals. He believes that keeping plants in their pure, natural state is what makes them truly valuable.
Mehdi also cares deeply about saving water in farming. He is looking for ways to use less water and is interested in using technology to help with farming, like monitoring soil conditions and finding ways to improve soil quality.
We started working with Mehdi when we noticed the high quality of the plants from his region. We support his efforts by providing educational resources to help him improve his practices and become more sustainable. Mehdi’s dream of making his hometown a center for medicinal plants and a key exporter is truly inspiring. We are proud to work with him and help him on his journey.
Mehdi’s story is one of hard work and hope. His commitment to his craft and his community shows the challenges and rewards of following a dream. We share his enthusiasm and are excited to support his efforts to create a greener and more sustainable future.
