El Encinar is a non-profit association that has been passionately committed to promoting and selling organic, artisan, and alternative products in Granada, specifically in the Zaidin neighbourhood, since 1993. It is a meeting place for local organic producers and people who are interested in trying these products and supporting a form of food production that respects the environment. 

The El Encinar Association has its premises in the heart of Zaidín, where both members and non-members can shop during business hours. By visiting these premises, one can get a better understanding of what El Encinar is and who they are. The Association aims to promote the production and consumption of organic and local food, handmade and alternative products, and to encourage the consumption of seasonal products. 

Moreover, it is committed to establishing a more conscious and responsible relationship with the land, animals, and people. It seeks to bridge the gap between production and consumption by promoting visits to farmers' and ranchers' farms, informing about how each product is produced, and its real cost. El Encinar offers its members products for everyday life and strives to develop a project of maximum social benefit, self-management, and solidarity. 

The association's main goal is to become a link between producers and consumers, bringing the rural and urban worlds closer together and providing an outlet for organic producers in Andalusia who are interested in keeping their products in their land. With its unwavering commitment to promoting healthy and sustainable living, El Encinar is a true gem for the Granada community.

The association sells local and seasonal products at fair prices set by the members. Priority is given to products grown by members that have been cultivated in coordination with other producers, are transported a short distance, and comply with social criteria such as fair trade and decent working conditions.

https://asociacionelencinar.org/
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https://ecotiendasgranada.com/el-encinar/
https://revista-ae.es/asociacion-el-encinar-una-experiencia-desde-la-agroecologia-en-granada/

SDG 8:  Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Justification: 
The organisation promotes the consumption of local products, favouring sustainable economic growth for producers and more responsible consumption for consumers.
 

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