Family Farming Quitanda Promotes Sales and Food Security in Piaui

Family Farming Quitanda, an initiative of the Social Assistance Fund (SAF) in Piaui, Brazil, brought together dozens of rural producers from Teresina and neighboring municipalities to showcase their products. The event, held in the Karnak Palace garden, was part of the Family Farming Day ceremony and aimed to announce investments and programs worth over R$ 100 million to benefit agriculture in the region. Governor Rafael Fonteles attended the ceremony, highlighting the importance of promoting the sale of family farm products and increasing the autonomy of family farmers.

Key Takeaways:

• The Family Farming Quitanda initiative aims to promote the sale of family farm products and increase the income of rural producers in Piaui.
• The event featured a wide variety of products, including vegetables, cakes, cookies, sweets, and more, with over R$ 100 million in investments and programs announced to benefit agriculture in the region.
• Farmer Teresa Cruz from the Santana de Nossa Esperanca community reported successful sales at the Karnak fair, selling products such as sweet limes, fresh gum, saffron, ginger, papaya, sesame, and green leaves.
• Jose Laurindo Soares also reported success at the event, selling a variety of bananas, which are a popular item from the 17 de Abril Settlement.
• Joao Luiz Vieira, state director of the Landless Workers' Movement (MST), emphasized the importance of Quitanda for fostering quality production and the sale of family farm products.
• Governor Rafael Fonteles highlighted the importance of the Family Farming Market in promoting the sale of products and allowing greater autonomy for family farmers.

Statistics:

• Over R$ 100 million in investments and programs will benefit agriculture in Piaui.
• Family Farming Quitanda brings together dozens of rural producers from Teresina and neighboring municipalities to showcase their products.
• 100% of farmers present at the event reported successful sales, with products such as sweet limes, fresh gum, saffron, ginger, papaya, sesame, and green leaves.
• The Karnak Palace fair is part of the Family Farming Day ceremony, which aims to promote the sale of family farm products and increase the autonomy of family farmers.

Sources:

• https://www.pi.gov.br/quitanda-da-saf-leva-produtos-ao-palacio-de-karnak-durante-lancamento-de-investimentos-para-agricultura-familiar/