Grande Sertão Emporium of the Alternative Agriculture Center of Northern Minas Gerais
Aquisição de Sede para Funcionamento do Empório Grande Sertão e do Centro de Agricultura do Norte de Minas
This project will enable acquisition of a facility in the town of montes Claros, state of Minas Gerais, for installation of offices for the Northern Minsa Gerais Alternative Agriculture Center and a sales point for grande Sertão Cooperative products, named Grande Sertão Emporium. Expansion of marketing acitivities as well as visibility for the brand are sought. The cooperative is currently inserted in the market, with legal status achieved and consumer awareness. Marketing of its products has taken place mainly for institutional market niches (school lunches, popular restaurants, etc.) snack bars, bakeries and supermarkets
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Centro de Agricultura Alternativa do Norte de Minas
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 3,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,118.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 9,106.00
Project Number:
BRA/05/07
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Farmers themselves will sell their products
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Fostering small farmer activities for conservation of biodiversity through planting of native species, reduction in the use of fires for soil preparation, struggle against deforestation in areas where fruit collection by local populations takes place, as well as rescuing agricultural heritage.
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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
Country Website
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