The producers of Iberian Ham with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) are mainly family businesses and cooperatives who preserve an ancestral tradition. In each region (Extremadura, Guijuelo, Jabugo, and Los Pedroches), these producers act as guardians of their ecosystem and artisanal methods. They pass on essential knowledge for raising Iberian pigs and curing ham from generation to generation, guaranteeing the purity of the race and Product QualityTheir commitment to tradition and respect for natural processes ensures the authenticity and unique flavor of each Protected Designation of Origin.