The land made fertile by the Mediterranean climate was coltivated until the 1950's before being abbandoned until the arrival of the Ballini family. Eventually, with much love and patience, the land was transformed through the revival of antique cultivation techniques which are considered out dated today but none the less resulted in the growth of fig, pear and apple orchids.

Today the company which is now managed by sons Francesco and Alessandro extends to a total of 30,000 square meters almost entirely comprised of certified AIAB biological cultures destined for plantations of typical local fruit. The company also produces a fine quality honey with families of bees dispersed over 22 different locations; from Volterraio to Capoliveri, from Cavo to Marciana.

The bees collect various types of pollen from a multitude of plant varieties growing in uncontaminated zones. The honey that these bees go on to produce is therefore of extraordinary taste and flavor; from the typical mediterranean bush flowers to rosemary of which 14 types are known. other flavors include Thistle, Chestnuts, Eucalyptus and Heather to the more unusual Arbutus, Lavender and the much discussed "elicriso" honey.

The Ballini company also specializes in the reproduction of the Queen bee, species of which are sold through out Europe and around the world.