Bahia State Government Announces New Initiative for Family Farmers in 50 Municipalities

Strategic Insights -

The government of Bahia State in Brazil has taken a significant step to support family farmers and rural workers by announcing a new initiative to be carried out in partnership with the Development and Regional Action Company (CAR), linked to the Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), and the Secretariat of Labor, Employment, Income and Sport (Setre). The initiative aims to strengthen income generation and provide opportunities for family farmers affiliated with rural unions in 50 municipalities of the state. The announcement was made during the State Meeting of the Federation of Rural Workers, Farmers and Family Farmers of the State of Bahia (Fetag-BA), which is being held until this Tuesday (28).

Key Takeaways:

  • The initiative aims to strengthen income generation for family farmers affiliated with rural unions in 50 municipalities of Bahia State.
  • The initiative is a partnership between the Development and Regional Action Company (CAR), linked to the Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), and the Secretariat of Labor, Employment, Income and Sport (Setre).
  • The goal is to guarantee sustainability and better living conditions for those living in the countryside.
  • The initiative will cover areas such as land regularization, technical assistance, and rural extension, adding value to production, agro-industrialization, and product marketing.
  • The State Government has committed to continuing to promote development and generate opportunities, as exemplified by the new call for proposals announced during the State Meeting.
  • The meeting represents an important space for debate and joint construction between the Federation and the State Government, through CAR.
  • Public policies aimed at family farming have a special focus on women and young people, as highlighted by Renilda Santos, a family farmer and Secretary of Women of Fetag-BA.
  • The initiative will benefit family farmers affiliated with rural unions, as well as women and young people.

Statistics:

  • 50 municipalities in Bahia State will be covered by the initiative.
  • Over 400 rural workers' unions are affiliated with Fetag-BA and participating in the State Meeting.
  • CAR has been implementing strategic public policies aimed at strengthening rural development in Bahia, covering areas such as land regularization, technical assistance, and rural extension.
  • The initiative aims to guarantee sustainability and better living conditions for over 400 rural workers' unions affiliated with Fetag-BA.

Sources:

  • "Governo do Estado Anuncia Novo Edital para Agriculaturos e Agriculatos Familiares de 50 Municpios Baianos". Bahia State Government. https://www.ba.gov.br/noticias/375085/governo-do-estado-anuncia-novo-edital-para-agricultores-e-agricultoras-familiares-de-50-municipios-baianos.