Cerrado Fruit Processing Unit
Unidade de Processamento de Frutos do Cerrado
Unidade de Processamento de Frutos do Cerrado
This project will take place in Montes Claros, state of Minas Gerais. A Cerrado Fruit Processing Unit will be implemented through the involvement of local small farmers, particularly women and young adults who are typically involved in the extractive collection activities. A Cerrado management proposal will be prepared, including the installation of Agroforestry Systems. Product processing and commercialization proposals will also be presented to the local small farmers, for adoption of agro-ecosystems. Contributions to the sustainability of the Agroecology Education and Experimentation Area of the CAA will be made, in an attempt to rescue the value of the Cerrado while enabling the survival of the traditional rural populations in the semi-arid region of Northern Minas Gerais state. A Cerrado fruit pulp production unit will be implemented, with the supply of raw materials coming exclusively from the local small farmers. Experimental management units will be implemented by the groups involved in extractive collection and technical assistance will be offered to those interested in implementing processing units.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Centro de Agricultura Alternativa do Norte de Minas
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 13,500.00
Project Number:
BRA/96/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
In addition to the members of the CAA, small farmers in numerous other formal and informal associations will participate in the proposed activities.
Capacity - Building Component
Local small farmers will be trained in the adoption of agro-ecological practices, such as the implementation of Agroforestry Systems.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
Email:
Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
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