Marta Fernández Martínez

Biography: Marta Fernández Martínez was born in the village of Ambás (municipality of Grau/Grado, Asturias) on October 29, 1979. A daughter of a farming family, her childhood unfolded in the rural Asturian environment, contributing to the domestic tasks of a family farm dedicated to dairy production and cheese-making. She studied Forest Engineering at the University of Oviedo, working as such for several years on various forestry and environmental projects throughout Asturias. In 2011, after being unemployed for a few months, she decided to join her parents' family business, Filomena Martínez and José Antonio Fernández, Queisos Ca Sanchu. Nowadays, she has moved back to her hometown and runs the cheese factory together with her partner, Xel. Her full-time dedication is the small family business, her cheese factory specializing in Afuega’l Pitu cheese.

Relation to the area native

Materials Description The main ingredient for making cheese is cow’s milk. Additionally, rennet is used in small amounts to carry out the milk coagulation process. No other products, such as anti-mold agents, are used, allowing the cheese to naturally develop its characteristic molds. Furthermore, plastic is used for packaging, along with labels.

Type of involvement full-time paid job