What is it for?

Actions directed towards the search for economic viability of the activity, in balance with the social and environmental aspects, promoting the sustainability of the process.

By the means of theoretical-practical meetings and field visits, which aim for the technological contribution and technical interventions, the producer receives information and training for:

• Adequacy of the management of the activity, according to the rational techniques of management.
• Application of principles of production with quality.
• Stimulate the increase in productivity and the production of varied agricultural products with emphasis on quality control.
• Work on the requisites of sustainable production with the purpose of increasing production and the quality of food, integrated with the recuperation of the environment.
• Stimulate the structuring and the integration of the production areas, seeking the organization of the internal production chain and the optimization of resources.
• Systemic actuation in the development of organic production planning, looking to reach the commercial objectives of quantity adjusted to demand; quality required by the market and correct regularity of delivery, for the satisfaction of the consumer.

How does it work?

The work is developed in practical-theoretical applications, making use of two main tools: Collective Service and Individual Service.

Collective Service: Group service with transfer of agricultural production technology in periodic meetings, where practical and theoretical aspects of the activity shall be developed.

Individual Service: In loco service, with periodic visits by the consultancy to the properties, for the proposal of management adjustments and solutions according to the verified problems and traced objectives.

Check the programmatic content:

Collective Service

• Foundations and principles of Organic Agriculture.
• The Construction of the Agroecosystem.
• The Soil – Composition and Handling.
• The Soil – Restitution of Fertility.
• Green Fertilization.
• Compost.
• Plant Nutrition.
• Pest and Disease Control.
• Manure Tea and Biofertilizers.
• Management of Invasive Plants and Indicator Plants.
• Foundations and Principles of Fruit and Vegetable Post- Harvest.

Individual Service

• Identification of the Untenability Indicators.
• Indentification of Sustainability Indicators.
• Soil Management.
• Collecting of Soil.
• Soil Correction and Amendment.
• Making and Usage of Compost.
• Plant Nutrition.
• Pest and Disease Control.
• Manure Tea and Biofertilizers.
• Invasive and Indicator Plant Management.
• Post- Harvest Management.