Agnese Kviese is well-known in the municipality as the founder and director of the Talsi Family and Children’s Support Centre, which looks after children with special needs. The owner of Pinkās in Laidze Parish, Talsi Municipality, set up a small farm to realise her dream of growing table grapes to be enjoyed fresh rather than for winemaking. Her passion for growing grapes began with an idea and her husband’s unwavering support. When the opportunity arose to apply for European Union funding…
Agnese Kviese is well-known in the municipality as the founder and director of the Talsi Family and Children’s Support Centre, which looks after children with special needs. The owner of Pinkās in Laidze Parish, Talsi Municipality, set up a small farm to realise her dream of growing table grapes to be enjoyed fresh rather than for winemaking. Her passion for growing grapes began with an idea and her husband’s unwavering support. When the opportunity arose to apply for European Union funding for small farms, she contacted the Rural Support Service. During consultations and joint discussions, the goal was set: to grow grapes. In 2024, a large, 60-metre-long greenhouse was built on the Kviese family’s farm and grapevines were purchased…